CVE-2008-5296: Medium severity notfound gallery vulnerability

Published Dec 1, 2008
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Updated

Gallery 1.5.x before 1.5.10 and 1.6 before 1.6-RC3, when registerglobals is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative via unspecified cookies. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Gallery Gallery<=1.5.9
Gallery Gallery<=1.6
Gallery Gallery=1.2.1
Gallery Gallery=1.3.1
Gallery Gallery=1.3.2
Gallery Gallery=1.3.3
Gallery Gallery=1.3.4-pl1
Gallery Gallery=1.4
Gallery Gallery=1.4.1
Gallery Gallery=1.4.4
Gallery Gallery=1.4.4-pl2
Gallery Gallery=1.5.1-rc2
Gallery Gallery=1.5.2
Gallery Gallery=1.5.7

Event History

Dec 1, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5296?

CVE-2008-5296 has a moderate severity rating as it allows bypassing authentication in certain configurations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5296?

To fix CVE-2008-5296, upgrade Gallery to version 1.5.10 or later, or 1.6-RC3 or later.

3

What versions of Gallery are affected by CVE-2008-5296?

CVE-2008-5296 affects Gallery versions prior to 1.5.10 and 1.6 versions before 1.6-RC3.

4

Does enabling register_globals affect CVE-2008-5296?

Yes, enabling register_globals increases the vulnerability of CVE-2008-5296, making it easier for attackers to bypass authentication.

5

What type of attacks can occur due to CVE-2008-5296?

CVE-2008-5296 can lead to unauthorized administrative access due to authentication bypass via manipulated cookies.

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