Vulnerability Description
Typo 5.1.3 and earlier uses a hard-coded salt for calculating password hashes, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Typosphere | Typo | <= 5.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32272Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4550Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497970Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32272Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4550Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497970Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4905?
CVE-2008-4905 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Typo 5.1.3 and earlier uses a hard-coded salt for calculating password hashes, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2008-4905?
CVE-2008-4905 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-2008-4905?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Typosphere Typo.