CVE-2008-2298: High severity sourceforge web slider vulnerability

Published May 18, 2008
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Updated

Admin.php in Web Slider 0.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges by setting the admin cookie to 1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sourceforge Web Slider=0.6

Event History

May 18, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2298?

CVE-2008-2298 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2298?

To fix CVE-2008-2298, you should upgrade Web Slider to a version that is not vulnerable to this issue.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2298?

CVE-2008-2298 is an authentication bypass vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2008-2298?

Users of Web Slider version 0.6 are affected by CVE-2008-2298.

5

Can CVE-2008-2298 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-2298 can be exploited remotely by attackers.

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