How severe is CVE-2008-5296?

CVE-2008-5296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5296 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-2008-5296?

CVE-2008-5296 primarily affects Gallery. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5296?

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

When was CVE-2008-5296 published?

CVE-2008-5296 was published on 2008-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5296

CVE-2008-5296 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gallery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Gallery
Published: 2008-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Gallery 1.5.x before 1.5.10 and 1.6 before 1.6-RC3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative via unspecified cookies. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5296?: Gallery 1.5.x before 1.5.10 and 1.6 before 1.6-RC3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative via unspecified cookies. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-5296?: CVE-2008-5296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5296 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-2008-5296?: CVE-2008-5296 primarily affects Gallery. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5296 published?: CVE-2008-5296 was published on 2008-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:*:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:1.3.4:pl1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:1.4.4:pl2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:1.5.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gallery:gallery:1.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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