CVE-2008-2298: High severity sourceforge web slider vulnerability
Published May 18, 2008
·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.