How severe is CVE-2008-5670?

CVE-2008-5670 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5670 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5670?

CVE-2008-5670 affects Textpattern. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5670?

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

When was CVE-2008-5670 published?

CVE-2008-5670 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5670

CVE-2008-5670 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Textpattern 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Textpattern
Published: 2008-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Textpattern (aka Txp CMS) 4.0.5 does not ask for the old password during a password reset, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change a password after hijacking a session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5670?: Textpattern (aka Txp CMS) 4.0.5 does not ask for the old password during a password reset, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change a password after hijacking a session.
How severe is CVE-2008-5670?: CVE-2008-5670 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5670 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5670?: CVE-2008-5670 affects Textpattern. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5670?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5670 published?: CVE-2008-5670 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:textpattern:textpattern:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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