CVE-2008-4165: admin/user/create_user.php in Kolab Groupware Server 1.0.0 places a user password in an HTTP GET request, whic

Routine

MEDIUM 4.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-4165 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) affecting kolab groupware server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

admin/user/create_user.php in Kolab Groupware Server 1.0.0 places a user password in an HTTP GET request, which allows local administrators, and possibly remote attackers, to obtain cleartext passwords by reading the ssl_access_log file or the referer string.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2008-09-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kolab

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-09-22 18:34 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kolab kolab groupware server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kolab-groupware-server || rpm -q kolab-groupware-server || kolab-groupware-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kolab-groupware-server sudo apt install kolab-groupware-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold kolab-groupware-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list kolab-groupware-server sudo dnf downgrade kolab-groupware-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add kolab-groupware-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-4165?

kolab groupware server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-4165 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4165 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-4165 affect?

CVE-2008-4165 affects kolab groupware server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). admin/user/create_user.php in Kolab Groupware Server 1.0.0 places a user password in an HTTP GET request, which allows local administrators, and possibly remote attackers, to obtain cleartext passwords by reading the ssl_access_log file or

How urgent is CVE-2008-4165?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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