How severe is CVE-2008-6772?

CVE-2008-6772 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6772 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6772?

CVE-2008-6772 primarily affects Peterselie Yourplace. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6772?

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-2008-6772 published?

CVE-2008-6772 was published on 2009-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6772

CVE-2008-6772 is a high-severity vulnerability in Peterselie Yourplace 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Peterselie Yourplace
Published: 2009-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

login/register_form.php in YourPlace 1.0.2 and earlier does not check that a username already exists when a new account is created, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by registering a new account with the username of a target user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6772?: login/register_form.php in YourPlace 1.0.2 and earlier does not check that a username already exists when a new account is created, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by registering a new account with the username of a target user.
How severe is CVE-2008-6772?: CVE-2008-6772 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6772 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6772?: CVE-2008-6772 primarily affects Peterselie Yourplace. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6772?: 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-2008-6772 published?: CVE-2008-6772 was published on 2009-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:peterselie:yourplace:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:peterselie:yourplace:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:peterselie:yourplace:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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