Vulnerability Description
The CAPTCHA implementation in (1) Pligg 9.9.5 and possibly (2) Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke 8.1 provides a critical random number (the ts_random value) within the URL in the SRC attribute of an IMG element, which allows remote attackers to pass the CAPTCHA test via a calculation that combines this value with the current date and the HTTP User-Agent string.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php-Nuke | Php-Nuke | 8.1 |
| Pligg | Pligg | 9.9.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.rooksecurity.com/blog/?p=17Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30518Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44192
- http://www.rooksecurity.com/blog/?p=17Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30518Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44192
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3573?
CVE-2008-3573 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The CAPTCHA implementation in (1) Pligg 9.9.5 and possibly (2) Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke 8.1 provides a critical random number (the ts_random value) within the URL in the SRC attribute of an IMG elemen...
How severe is CVE-2008-3573?
CVE-2008-3573 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3573?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php-Nuke Php-Nuke, Pligg Pligg.