CVE-2008-4427
CVE-2008-4427 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phlatline Personal Information Manager 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Phlatline Personal Information Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
changepassword.php in Phlatline's Personal Information Manager (pPIM) 1.0 and earlier does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers to change arbitrary passwords.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4427?
- changepassword.php in Phlatline's Personal Information Manager (pPIM) 1.0 and earlier does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers to change arbitrary passwords.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4427?
- CVE-2008-4427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4427 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-2008-4427?
- CVE-2008-4427 affects Phlatline Personal Information Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4427?
- 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-2008-4427 published?
- CVE-2008-4427 was published on 2008-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31424
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4349
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30627
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44389
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6231
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phlatline:personal_information_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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