What is the severity of CVE-2008-0228?

CVE-2008-0228 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized actions via CSRF.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0228?

To fix CVE-2008-0228, users should update the firmware of the Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

What actions can be performed by attackers exploiting CVE-2008-0228?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2008-0228 can perform administrative actions on the router without authentication.

Is CVE-2008-0228 present in all Linksys WRT54GL routers?

CVE-2008-0228 specifically affects the Linksys WRT54GL routers running firmware version 4.30.9.

What is cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in the context of CVE-2008-0228?

In the context of CVE-2008-0228, CSRF allows attackers to trick users into executing unwanted actions on the router while logged in as an administrator.

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CVE-2008-0228

critical

9.3

CWE

352

10/1/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0228: CSRF

First published: Thu Jan 10 2008(Updated: )

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in apply.cgi in the Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router with firmware 4.30.9 allows remote attackers to perform actions as administrators.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linksys WRT54GL	=4.30.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0228?
CVE-2008-0228 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized actions via CSRF.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0228?
To fix CVE-2008-0228, users should update the firmware of the Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What actions can be performed by attackers exploiting CVE-2008-0228?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2008-0228 can perform administrative actions on the router without authentication.
Is CVE-2008-0228 present in all Linksys WRT54GL routers?
CVE-2008-0228 specifically affects the Linksys WRT54GL routers running firmware version 4.30.9.
What is cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in the context of CVE-2008-0228?
In the context of CVE-2008-0228, CSRF allows attackers to trick users into executing unwanted actions on the router while logged in as an administrator.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0228?
CVE-2008-0228 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized actions via CSRF.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0228?
To fix CVE-2008-0228, users should update the firmware of the Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What actions can be performed by attackers exploiting CVE-2008-0228?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2008-0228 can perform administrative actions on the router without authentication.
Is CVE-2008-0228 present in all Linksys WRT54GL routers?
CVE-2008-0228 specifically affects the Linksys WRT54GL routers running firmware version 4.30.9.
What is cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in the context of CVE-2008-0228?
In the context of CVE-2008-0228, CSRF allows attackers to trick users into executing unwanted actions on the router while logged in as an administrator.