CVE-2008-7050: The password_check function in auth/auth_phpbb3.php in WoW Raid Manager 3.5.1 before Patch 1, when using PHPBB

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-7050?

wowraidmanager: upgrade to newer than 3.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-7050 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7050 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-2008-7050 affect?

CVE-2008-7050 affects wowraidmanager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The password_check function in auth/auth_phpbb3.php in WoW Raid Manager 3.5.1 before Patch 1, when using PHPBB3 authentication, (1) does not invoke the CheckPassword function with the required arguments, which always triggers an authenticat

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-7050?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2008-7050 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wowraidmanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The password_check function in auth/auth_phpbb3.php in WoW Raid Manager 3.5.1 before Patch 1, when using PHPBB3 authentication, (1) does not invoke the CheckPassword function with the required arguments, which always triggers an authentication failure, and (2) returns true instead of false when an authentication failure occurs, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges with an arbitrary password.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2009-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wowraidmanager

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-24 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wowraidmanager wowraidmanager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.5.1 · 3.1.0 · 3.1.1 · 3.1.2 · 3.2.0 · 3.2.1 · 3.5.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wowraidmanager

Note

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

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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-2008-7050?

wowraidmanager: upgrade to newer than 3.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-7050 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7050 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-2008-7050 affect?

CVE-2008-7050 affects wowraidmanager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The password_check function in auth/auth_phpbb3.php in WoW Raid Manager 3.5.1 before Patch 1, when using PHPBB3 authentication, (1) does not invoke the CheckPassword function with the required arguments, which always triggers an authenticat

How urgent is CVE-2008-7050?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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