Vulnerability Description
phShoutBox Final 1.5 and earlier only checks passwords when specified in $_POST, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges by setting the (1) phadmin cookie to admin.php, or (2) in 1.4 and earlier, the ssbadmin cookie to shoutadmin.php.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phphq | Phshoutbox Final | <= 1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29892Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28856Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41901
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5467
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29892Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28856Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41901
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5467
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1971?
CVE-2008-1971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). phShoutBox Final 1.5 and earlier only checks passwords when specified in $_POST, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges by setting the (1) phadmin cookie to admin.php, or (2) in 1.4 and earl...
How severe is CVE-2008-1971?
CVE-2008-1971 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phphq Phshoutbox Final.