How severe is CVE-2008-2970?

CVE-2008-2970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2970?

CVE-2008-2970 affects Yektaweb Academic Web Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2970?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-2970 published?

CVE-2008-2970 was published on 2008-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2970

CVE-2008-2970 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yektaweb Academic Web Tools with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Yektaweb Academic Web Tools
Published: 2008-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple session fixation vulnerabilities in Academic Web Tools (AWT YEKTA) 1.4.3.1, and 1.4.2.8 and earlier, allow remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the PHPSESSID parameter to (1) index.php and (2) login.php in homepg/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2970?: Multiple session fixation vulnerabilities in Academic Web Tools (AWT YEKTA) 1.4.3.1, and 1.4.2.8 and earlier, allow remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the PHPSESSID parameter to (1) index.php and (2) login.php in homepg/.
How severe is CVE-2008-2970?: CVE-2008-2970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2970?: CVE-2008-2970 affects Yektaweb Academic Web Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2970?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-2970 published?: CVE-2008-2970 was published on 2008-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yektaweb:academic_web_tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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