UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2009-09-11

CVE-2008-7216

wordpress peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress Security Advisory (CVE-2008-7216)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-7216 impacting wordpress peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Peter's Math Anti-Spam Spinoff plugin for WordPress generates audio CAPTCHA clips by concatenating static audio files without any additional distortion, which allows remote attackers to bypass CAPTCHA protection by reading certain bytes from the generated clip.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product wordpress / peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress
Affected Versions -
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

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-2008-7216 impacting wordpress peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-7216.yaml
id: cve-2008-7216

info:
  name: wordpress peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-7216 affecting wordpress peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress.
    Evaluation: Peter's Math Anti-Spam Spinoff plugin for WordPress generates audio CAPTCHA clips by concatenating static audio files without any additional dist...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-7216
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2008-7216
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2008-7216,wordpress,peter\'s_math_anti-spam_f,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-7216.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-7216
# Target: wordpress peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-7216 (wordpress peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress)...")
    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 wordpress peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress scope (-).")
        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-2008-7216.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-7216
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install peter\'s_math_anti-spam_f 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade peter\'s_math_anti-spam_f 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update peter\'s_math_anti-spam_f

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i peter\'s_math_anti-spam_f 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i peter\'s_math_anti-spam_f

# 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-2008-7216 in wordpress peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update wordpress peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress 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-2008-7216?

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-2008-7216?

CVE-2008-7216 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-7216
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor wordpress
Product peter\'s_math_anti-spam_for_wordpress
Published 2009-09-11
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N