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CVE-2008-2044

7.5 · HIGH

includes/library.php in netOffice Dwins 1.3 p2 compares the demoSession variable to the 'true' string literal instead of the true boolean literal, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentica…

Published May 1, 2008netofficeCWE-94EPSS 11.35%

Overview

CVE-2008-2044 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting netoffice dwins. It was published on May 1, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

includes/library.php in netOffice Dwins 1.3 p2 compares the demoSession variable to the 'true' string literal instead of the true boolean literal, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code by setting this variable to 1, as demonstrated by uploading a PHP script via an add action to projects_site/uploadfile.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netoffice. Update dwins to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refnetofficedwins.sourceforge.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=47Refsecunia.com/advisories/29193Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3845Refsourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=814851Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488958Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491542/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28051Refnetofficedwins.sourceforge.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=47Refsecunia.com/advisories/29193Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3845

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2044?

CVE-2008-2044 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting netoffice dwins. It was published on May 1, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-2044?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-2044?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netoffice. Update dwins to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-2044?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-2044 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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