CVE-2008-4125

Description

The search function in phpBB 2.x provides a search_id value that leaks the state of PHP's PRNG, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information, as demonstrated by a cross-application attack against WordPress, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-0632.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45415 vdb entry
http://www.suspekt.org/2008/08/17/mt_srand-and-not-so-random-numbers/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4125?
CVE-2008-4125 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4125?
To fix CVE-2008-4125, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-4125 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-4125 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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