CVE-2008-4622 json
The isLoggedIn function in fastnews-code.php in phpFastNews 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative…
published 2008-10-21 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4602
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.1%
- EPSS 3.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The isLoggedIn function in fastnews-code.php in phpFastNews 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the fn-loggedin cookie to 1.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-6779)
- Published
Exploit prediction
3.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-6779 phpFastNews 1.0.0 - Insecure Cookie Handling webapps, 2008-10-18
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31811 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/6779
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31811
vdb-entry, exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/32334
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2867
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45977
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4452
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4622
- NVD CVE-2008-4622
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