CVE-2008-7188: ClipShare 2.6 does not properly restrict access to certain functionality, which allows remote attackers to cha

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7188 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting clipshare. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ClipShare 2.6 does not properly restrict access to certain functionality, which allows remote attackers to change the profile of arbitrary users via a modified uid variable to siteadmin/useredit.php. NOTE: this can be used to recover the password of the user by using the modified e-mail address in the email parameter to recoverpass.php.

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 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2009-09-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: clip-share

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

clip-share clipshare DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison clipshare sudo apt install clipshare=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6> sudo apt-mark hold clipshare

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

dnf --showduplicates list clipshare sudo dnf downgrade clipshare-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6> sudo dnf versionlock add clipshare

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: ClipShare 2.6 - Remote User 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-2008-7188?

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

Is CVE-2008-7188 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7188 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-2008-7188 affect?

CVE-2008-7188 affects clipshare. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). ClipShare 2.6 does not properly restrict access to certain functionality, which allows remote attackers to change the profile of arbitrary users via a modified uid variable to siteadmin/useredit.php. NOTE: this can be used to recover the pa

How urgent is CVE-2008-7188?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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