How severe is CVE-2008-5783?

CVE-2008-5783 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5783 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5783?

CVE-2008-5783 affects V3chat V3 Chat Live Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5783?

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-2008-5783 published?

CVE-2008-5783 was published on 2008-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5783

CVE-2008-5783 is a high-severity vulnerability in V3chat V3 Chat Live Support 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% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: V3chat V3 Chat Live Support
Published: 2008-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

admin/index.php in V3 Chat Live Support 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the admin cookie to 1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5783?: admin/index.php in V3 Chat Live Support 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the admin cookie to 1.
How severe is CVE-2008-5783?: CVE-2008-5783 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5783 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5783?: CVE-2008-5783 affects V3chat V3 Chat Live Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5783?: 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-2008-5783 published?: CVE-2008-5783 was published on 2008-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:v3chat:v3_chat_live_support:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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