UNKNOWN CVSS 10.0
Published: 2008-02-19

CVE-2008-0823

drupal header_image Security Advisory (CVE-2008-0823)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-0823 impacting drupal header_image. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Unspecified vulnerability in the Header Image Module before 5.x-1.1 for Drupal allows remote attackers to access the administration pages via unknown attack vectors.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product drupal / header_image
Affected Versions 5.x-1.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-287

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-0823 impacting drupal header_image.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-0823.yaml
id: cve-2008-0823

info:
  name: drupal header_image - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-0823 affecting drupal header_image.
    Evaluation: Unspecified vulnerability in the Header Image Module before 5.x-1.1 for Drupal allows remote attackers to access the administration pages via unknown ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-0823
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 10.0
    cve-id: CVE-2008-0823
    cwe-id: CWE-287
  tags: cve,cve-2008-0823,drupal,header_image,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "header_image"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-0823.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-0823
# Target: drupal header_image | CVSS: 10.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-0823 (drupal header_image)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against drupal header_image scope (5.x-1.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-0823.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-0823
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install header_image 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade header_image 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update header_image

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i header_image 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i header_image

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-0823 in drupal header_image?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update drupal header_image packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-0823?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-0823?

CVE-2008-0823 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
10.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-0823
Weakness CWE-287
Vendor drupal
Product header_image
Published 2008-02-19
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C