CVE-2008-7155: NetRisk 1.9.7 does not properly restrict access to admin/change_submit.php, which allows remote attackers to c

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7155 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting netrisk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NetRisk 1.9.7 does not properly restrict access to admin/change_submit.php, which allows remote attackers to change the password of arbitrary users via a direct request.

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	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2009-09-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phprisk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-09-02 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.9.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netrisk sudo apt install netrisk=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.7> sudo apt-mark hold netrisk

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

dnf --showduplicates list netrisk sudo dnf downgrade netrisk-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.7> sudo dnf versionlock add netrisk

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: NetRisk 1.9.7 - Remote Password Change

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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-2008-7155?

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

Is CVE-2008-7155 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7155 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-2008-7155 affect?

CVE-2008-7155 affects netrisk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). NetRisk 1.9.7 does not properly restrict access to admin/change_submit.php, which allows remote attackers to change the password of arbitrary users via a direct request.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7155?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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