CVE-2008-5219: The password change feature (admin/cp.php) in VideoScript 4.0.1.50 and earlier does not check for administrati

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-5219?

videoscript: upgrade to newer than 4.0.1.50. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-5219 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5219 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-5219 affect?

CVE-2008-5219 affects videoscript. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The password change feature (admin/cp.php) in VideoScript 4.0.1.50 and earlier does not check for administrative authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin accou

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-5219?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2008-5219 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting videoscript. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The password change feature (admin/cp.php) in VideoScript 4.0.1.50 and earlier does not check for administrative authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin account password via modified npass and npass1 parameters.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.9% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2008-11-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: videoscript

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-11-25 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

videoscript videoscript UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0.1.50

Fixed in: newer than 4.0.1.50

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy videoscript || rpm -q videoscript || videoscript --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.1.50 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade videoscript

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade videoscript

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: VideoScript 4.0.1.50 - Change Admin Password

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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-2008-5219?

videoscript: upgrade to newer than 4.0.1.50. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5219 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5219 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-2008-5219 affect?

CVE-2008-5219 affects videoscript. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The password change feature (admin/cp.php) in VideoScript 4.0.1.50 and earlier does not check for administrative authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin accou

How urgent is CVE-2008-5219?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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