CVE-2008-4708: High severity phpbb portal vulnerability

Published Oct 23, 2008
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Updated

BbZL.PhP 0.92 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the phorumadminsession cookie to 1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sylvain Pasquet Bbzl.php=0.92

Event History

Oct 23, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4708?

CVE-2008-4708 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote unauthorized administrative access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4708?

To fix CVE-2008-4708, ensure that you update BbZL.PhP to the latest version or implement additional security controls to validate session cookies.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2008-4708?

CVE-2008-4708 affects BbZL.PhP version 0.92.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2008-4708?

Exploiting CVE-2008-4708 allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access to the application.

5

Can CVE-2008-4708 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-4708 can be exploited remotely by setting the phorum_admin_session cookie to 1.

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