CVE-2008-2524
CVE-2008-2524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Blogphp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Blogphp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
BlogPHP 2.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and post (1) messages or (2) comments as an arbitrary user, via a modified blogphp_username field in a cookie.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2524?
- BlogPHP 2.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and post (1) messages or (2) comments as an arbitrary user, via a modified blogphp_username field in a cookie.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2524?
- CVE-2008-2524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2524 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2524?
- CVE-2008-2524 affects Blogphp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2524?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-2524 published?
- CVE-2008-2524 was published on 2008-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30165
- http://www.davidsopas.com/soapbox/blogphp.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29133
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42372
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:blogphp:blogphp:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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