Is CVE-2008-5221 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-5221, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-5221 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-5221 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-5221?

CVE-2008-5221 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2008-5221

CWE-287Published: November 25, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The account_save action in admin/userinfo.php in wPortfolio 0.3 and earlier does not require authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin account password via modified password and password_retype parameters.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-5221 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-2008-5221. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.