CVE-2008-4905

CVE-2008-4905 is a high-severity vulnerability in Typosphere Typo with a CVSS 3.x 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-330.

Key facts

Description

Typo 5.1.3 and earlier uses a hard-coded salt for calculating password hashes, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4905?
Typo 5.1.3 and earlier uses a hard-coded salt for calculating password hashes, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2008-4905?
CVE-2008-4905 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2008-4905 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4905?
CVE-2008-4905 affects Typosphere Typo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4905?
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-2008-4905 published?
CVE-2008-4905 was published on 2008-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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