How severe is CVE-2008-5941?

CVE-2008-5941 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5941 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5941?

CVE-2008-5941 primarily affects Modxcms. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5941?

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

When was CVE-2008-5941 published?

CVE-2008-5941 was published on 2009-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5941

CVE-2008-5941 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Modxcms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Modxcms
Published: 2009-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MODx 0.9.6.1p2 and earlier allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as other users via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5941?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MODx 0.9.6.1p2 and earlier allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as other users via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-5941?: CVE-2008-5941 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5941 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5941?: CVE-2008-5941 primarily affects Modxcms. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5941?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5941 published?: CVE-2008-5941 was published on 2009-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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