How severe is CVE-2008-3421?

CVE-2008-3421 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3421 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3421?

CVE-2008-3421 affects Blackboard Blackboard Academic Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3421?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-3421 published?

CVE-2008-3421 was published on 2008-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3421

CVE-2008-3421 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Blackboard Blackboard Academic Suite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Blackboard Blackboard Academic Suite
Published: 2008-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Blackboard Academic Suite 8.0.260.7 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of student users for requests that change configuration and enrollments via unspecified input to (1) update_module.jsp, (2) enroll_course.pl, and (3) unenroll.jsp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3421?: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Blackboard Academic Suite 8.0.260.7 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of student users for requests that change configuration and enrollments via unspecified input to (1) update_module.jsp, (2) enroll_course.pl, and (3) unenroll.jsp.
How severe is CVE-2008-3421?: CVE-2008-3421 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3421 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3421?: CVE-2008-3421 affects Blackboard Blackboard Academic Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3421?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3421 published?: CVE-2008-3421 was published on 2008-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:blackboard_academic_suite:8.0.260.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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