CVE-2008-7193

CVE-2008-7193 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpkit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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

Description

PHPKIT 1.6.4 PL1 includes the session ID in the URL, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks by reading the PHPKITSID parameter from the HTTP Referer and using it in a request to (1) modify the user profile via upload_files/include.php or (2) create a new administrator via upload_files/pk/include.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7193?
PHPKIT 1.6.4 PL1 includes the session ID in the URL, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks by reading the PHPKITSID parameter from the HTTP Referer and using it in a request to (1) modify the user profile via upload_files/include.php or (2) create a new administrator via upload_files/pk/include.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-7193?
CVE-2008-7193 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7193 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7193?
CVE-2008-7193 affects Phpkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7193?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7193 published?
CVE-2008-7193 was published on 2009-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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