CVE-2008-4752 json
TlNews 2.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the tlNews_login cookie to admin.
published 2008-10-27 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4732
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.7%
- EPSS 2.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 86%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
TlNews 2.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the tlNews_login cookie to admin.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-6836)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-6836 Tlnews 2.2 - Insecure Cookie Handling webapps, 2008-10-25
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/6836
exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/32405
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4511
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31919
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46116
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4752
- NVD CVE-2008-4752
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