CVE-2008-0165: CSRF

Published Apr 20, 2008
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Updated

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Ikiwiki before 2.42 allows remote attackers to modify user preferences, including passwords, via the (1) preferences and (2) edit forms.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ikiwiki ikiwiki<=2.41

Event History

Apr 20, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0165?

CVE-2008-0165 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized preference modifications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-0165?

To fix CVE-2008-0165, upgrade Ikiwiki to version 2.42 or later.

3

What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2008-0165?

CVE-2008-0165 is associated with cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks that allow modification of user preferences.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2008-0165?

CVE-2008-0165 affects all versions of Ikiwiki prior to 2.42.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2008-0165?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2008-0165 can modify user preferences, including sensitive information like passwords.

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