CVE-2008-5497 json
BandSite CMS 1.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the login_auth cookie to true.
published 2008-12-12 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5474
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.8%
- EPSS 2.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 86%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
BandSite CMS 1.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the login_auth cookie to true.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7113)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-7113 BandSite CMS 1.1.4 - Insecure Cookie Handling webapps, 2008-11-13
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32295 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
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/7113
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/32295
vdb-entry, exploit
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46601
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4716
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5497
- NVD CVE-2008-5497
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