CVE-2008-5670

Description

Textpattern (aka Txp CMS) 4.0.5 does not ask for the old password during a password reset, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change a password after hijacking a session.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.55%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/28793 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27606 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487483/100/200/threaded mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4786 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5670?
CVE-2008-5670 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-5670?
To fix CVE-2008-5670, 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-2008-5670 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-5670 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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