How severe is CVE-2008-4792?

CVE-2008-4792 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4792 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4792?

CVE-2008-4792 affects Drupal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4792?

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

When was CVE-2008-4792 published?

CVE-2008-4792 was published on 2008-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4792

CVE-2008-4792 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Drupal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Drupal
Published: 2008-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The core BlogAPI module in Drupal 5.x before 5.11 and 6.x before 6.5 does not properly validate unspecified content fields of an internal Drupal form, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via modified field values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4792?: The core BlogAPI module in Drupal 5.x before 5.11 and 6.x before 6.5 does not properly validate unspecified content fields of an internal Drupal form, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via modified field values.
How severe is CVE-2008-4792?: CVE-2008-4792 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4792 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4792?: CVE-2008-4792 affects Drupal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4792?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4792 published?: CVE-2008-4792 was published on 2008-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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