How severe is CVE-2008-3508?

CVE-2008-3508 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3508 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3508?

CVE-2008-3508 primarily affects Wogan May Litenews. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3508?

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

When was CVE-2008-3508 published?

CVE-2008-3508 was published on 2008-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3508

CVE-2008-3508 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wogan May Litenews 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Wogan May Litenews
Published: 2008-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

LiteNews 0.1 (aka 01), and possibly 1.2 and earlier, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the admin cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3508?: LiteNews 0.1 (aka 01), and possibly 1.2 and earlier, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the admin cookie.
How severe is CVE-2008-3508?: CVE-2008-3508 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3508 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3508?: CVE-2008-3508 primarily affects Wogan May Litenews. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3508?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3508 published?: CVE-2008-3508 was published on 2008-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:wogan_may:litenews:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wogan_may:litenews:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wogan_may:litenews:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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