How severe is CVE-2008-5113?

CVE-2008-5113 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5113 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5113?

CVE-2008-5113 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5113?

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

When was CVE-2008-5113 published?

CVE-2008-5113 was published on 2008-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5113

CVE-2008-5113 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Wordpress
Published: 2008-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WordPress 2.6.3 relies on the REQUEST superglobal array in certain dangerous situations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct delayed and persistent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via crafted cookies, as demonstrated by attacks that (1) delete user accounts or (2) cause a denial of service (loss of application access). NOTE: this issue relies on the presence of an independent vulnerability that allows cookie injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5113?: WordPress 2.6.3 relies on the REQUEST superglobal array in certain dangerous situations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct delayed and persistent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via crafted cookies, as demonstrated by attacks that (1) delete user accounts or (2) cause a denial of service (loss of application access). NOTE: this issue relies on the presence of an independent vulnerability that allows cookie injection.
How severe is CVE-2008-5113?: CVE-2008-5113 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5113 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5113?: CVE-2008-5113 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5113?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5113 published?: CVE-2008-5113 was published on 2008-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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