PatchTheCVECVE-2008-7309: Insoshi before 20080920 does not properly restrict the use of a hash to provide values for a model's attribute
CVE-2008-7309 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting insoshi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Insoshi before 20080920 does not properly restrict the use of a hash to provide values for a model's attributes, which allows remote attackers to set the ForumPost user_id value via a modified URL, related to a "mass assignment" vulnerability.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 36%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-255 |
| Published | 2012-04-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2008-7309?
insoshi: upgrade to newer than 20080919. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-7309 being exploited?
CVE-2008-7309 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-2008-7309 affect?
CVE-2008-7309 affects insoshi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Insoshi before 20080920 does not properly restrict the use of a hash to provide values for a model's attributes, which allows remote attackers to set the ForumPost user_id value via a modified URL, related to a "mass assignment" vulnerabili
How urgent is CVE-2008-7309?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference