CVE-2008-5880: admin/auth.php in Gobbl CMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative acces

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5880 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gobbl cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

admin/auth.php in Gobbl CMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the auth cookie to "ok".

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2009-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gobbl

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-08 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gobbl gobbl cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gobbl-cms || rpm -q gobbl-cms || gobbl-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gobbl-cms sudo apt install gobbl-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold gobbl-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list gobbl-cms sudo dnf downgrade gobbl-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add gobbl-cms

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: Gobbl CMS 1.0 - Insecure Cookie Handling

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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-2008-5880?

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

Is CVE-2008-5880 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5880 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-2008-5880 affect?

CVE-2008-5880 affects gobbl cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). admin/auth.php in Gobbl CMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the auth cookie to "ok".

How urgent is CVE-2008-5880?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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