How severe is CVE-2008-7102?

CVE-2008-7102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-7102 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7102?

CVE-2008-7102 primarily affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7102?

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-2008-7102 published?

CVE-2008-7102 was published on 2009-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7102

CVE-2008-7102 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke 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: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke
Published: 2009-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DotNetNuke 2.0 through 4.8.4 allows remote attackers to load .ascx files instead of skin files, and possibly access privileged functionality, via unknown vectors related to parameter validation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7102?: DotNetNuke 2.0 through 4.8.4 allows remote attackers to load .ascx files instead of skin files, and possibly access privileged functionality, via unknown vectors related to parameter validation.
How severe is CVE-2008-7102?: CVE-2008-7102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-7102 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7102?: CVE-2008-7102 primarily affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7102?: 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-2008-7102 published?: CVE-2008-7102 was published on 2009-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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