Vulnerability Description
DotNetNuke before 4.8.2, during installation or upgrade, does not warn the administrator when the default (1) ValidationKey and (2) DecryptionKey values cannot be modified in the web.config file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by using the default keys.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dnnsoftware | Dotnetnuke | <= 4.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/43720
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29488Vendor Advisory
- http://www.dotnetnuke.com/News/SecurityBulletins/SecurityBulletinno12/tabid/1148Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489957/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28391Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41399
- http://osvdb.org/43720
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29488Vendor Advisory
- http://www.dotnetnuke.com/News/SecurityBulletins/SecurityBulletinno12/tabid/1148Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489957/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28391Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41399
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6540?
CVE-2008-6540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). DotNetNuke before 4.8.2, during installation or upgrade, does not warn the administrator when the default (1) ValidationKey and (2) DecryptionKey values cannot be modified in the web.config file, whic...
How severe is CVE-2008-6540?
CVE-2008-6540 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6540?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke.