CVE-2008-5308: The Simple Forum 3.1d module for LoveCMS 1.6.2 Final does not properly restrict access to administrator functi

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5308 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting the simple forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Simple Forum 3.1d module for LoveCMS 1.6.2 Final does not properly restrict access to administrator functions, which allows remote attackers to change the administrator password via a direct request to modules/simpleforum/admin/index.php.

Why this priority

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

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.3% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2008-12-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lovecms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-02 12:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lovecms the simple forum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1d

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1d

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-simple-forum || rpm -q the-simple-forum || the-simple-forum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1d (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison the-simple-forum sudo apt install the-simple-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1d> sudo apt-mark hold the-simple-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list the-simple-forum sudo dnf downgrade the-simple-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1d> sudo dnf versionlock add the-simple-forum

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.

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: LoveCMS 1.6.2 Final (Simple Forum 3.1d) - 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-2008-5308?

the simple forum: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5308 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5308 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-2008-5308 affect?

CVE-2008-5308 affects the simple forum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Simple Forum 3.1d module for LoveCMS 1.6.2 Final does not properly restrict access to administrator functions, which allows remote attackers to change the administrator password via a direct request to modules/simpleforum/admin/index.ph

How urgent is CVE-2008-5308?

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

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