How severe is CVE-2008-4649?

CVE-2008-4649 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-4649 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-2008-4649?

CVE-2008-4649 affects Elxis Elxis Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4649?

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-2008-4649 published?

CVE-2008-4649 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4649

CVE-2008-4649 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elxis Elxis Cms 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Elxis Elxis Cms
Published: 2008-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Session fixation vulnerability in Elxis CMS 2008.1 revision 2204 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the PHPSESSID parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4649?: Session fixation vulnerability in Elxis CMS 2008.1 revision 2204 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the PHPSESSID parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-4649?: CVE-2008-4649 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4649 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-2008-4649?: CVE-2008-4649 affects Elxis Elxis Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4649?: 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-2008-4649 published?: CVE-2008-4649 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:elxis:elxis_cms:2008.1:revision_2204:*:*:*:*:*:*

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