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CVE-2008-5670: Textpattern 4.0.5 lets attackers change passwords without confirming old one
CVE-2008-5670 · published 17 years ago
Summary
Version 4.0.5 of the Textpattern content system does not ask for the current password when a password reset is requested. This means that anyone who has taken over a user's login session can change the password and lock the real user out. Install the latest update that adds the password check and reset passwords for any accounts that may have been affected.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| textpattern | textpattern |
4.0.5 cpe:2.3:a:textpattern:textpattern:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Textpattern (aka Txp CMS) 4.0.5 does not ask for the old password during a password reset, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change a password after hijacking a session.
Textpattern (aka Txp CMS) 4.0.5 does not ask for the old password during a password reset, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change a password after hijacking a session.
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8
Medium
Type
CWE-255Credentials Management Errors
Timeline
Published19 Dec 2008
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-5670 · NVD
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