Is CVE-2008-3938 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2008-3938 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2008-3938 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-3938 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-3938?

CVE-2008-3938 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2008-3938

CWE-352Published: September 5, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in user_admin.php in Open Media Collectors Database (OpenDb) 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to change arbitrary passwords via an update_password action.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-3938 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.