How severe is CVE-2008-5672?

CVE-2008-5672 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5672 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5672?

CVE-2008-5672 primarily affects Phparanoid. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5672?

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

When was CVE-2008-5672 published?

CVE-2008-5672 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5672

CVE-2008-5672 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phparanoid 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Phparanoid
Published: 2008-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in PHParanoid before 0.4 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that use (1) admin.php or (2) private messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5672?: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in PHParanoid before 0.4 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that use (1) admin.php or (2) private messages.
How severe is CVE-2008-5672?: CVE-2008-5672 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5672 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5672?: CVE-2008-5672 primarily affects Phparanoid. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5672?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5672 published?: CVE-2008-5672 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:phparanoid:phparanoid:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phparanoid:phparanoid:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phparanoid:phparanoid:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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