CVE-2008-5670 json
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 ch…
published 2008-12-18 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5641
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 68%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-255 Credentials Management Errors
References
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secunia.com
/advisories/28793
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/27606
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/487483/100/200/threaded
mailing-list
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4786
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5670
- NVD CVE-2008-5670
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