Is CVE-2008-0245 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-0245, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-0245 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-0245 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-0245?

CVE-2008-0245 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2008-0245

CWE-264Published: January 12, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

admin.php in UploadImage 1.0 does not check for the original password before making a change to a new password, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges via the pass parameter in a nopass (Set Password) action.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-0245 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-0245. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.