How severe is CVE-2008-5708?

CVE-2008-5708 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5708 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5708?

CVE-2008-5708 affects Slimcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5708?

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-2008-5708 published?

CVE-2008-5708 was published on 2008-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5708

CVE-2008-5708 is a high-severity vulnerability in Slimcms with a CVSS 2.0 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Slimcms
Published: 2008-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

redirect.php in SlimCMS 1.0.0 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to create administrative users by using the newusername and newpassword parameters and setting the newisadmin parameter to 1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5708?: redirect.php in SlimCMS 1.0.0 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to create administrative users by using the newusername and newpassword parameters and setting the newisadmin parameter to 1.
How severe is CVE-2008-5708?: CVE-2008-5708 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5708 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5708?: CVE-2008-5708 affects Slimcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5708?: 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-2008-5708 published?: CVE-2008-5708 was published on 2008-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:slimcms:slimcms:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Slimcms

CVE-2008-5491 — High (CVSS 7.5): SQL injection vulnerability in edit.php in SlimCMS 1.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL…

All CVEs affecting Slimcms →

Other CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-45480 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Active Directory allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVE-2026-46389 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): UDS Identity Config builds the Keycloak configuration image (realm, plugins, theme, truststore, JARs) consumed by UDS…
CVE-2026-10611 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in MISP when LDAP mixed authentication is enabled with OTP enforcement.…
CVE-2026-47280 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Resource Manager (ARM) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a…
CVE-2026-42822 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Local Disconnected Operations allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges…
CVE-2026-20182 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): May 2026: This security advisory provides the details and fix information for a vulnerability that was discovered and…

Browse all CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities →