CVE-2008-2298: sourceforge web_slider Improper Authentication
CVSS: 7.5v2.0HighModified
Published 18-05-2008Last modified 07-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2008-2298 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Authentication vulnerability in sourceforge web_slider. EPSS estimates a 2.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.79%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1exploit-database
Timeline
- 18-05-2008PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Admin.php in Web Slider 0.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges by setting the admin cookie to 1.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.79%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
86%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.79% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.79%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundWeb Slider 0.6 - Insecure Cookie/Authentication Handling
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Sourceforge1 product
- web_slider0.6
1 vendor · 1 product