CVE-2008-6171
UnknownEPSS 3.71%
Last modified
CVE-2008-6171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. includes/bootstrap.inc in Drupal 5.x before 5.12 and 6.x before 6.6, when the server is configured for "IP-based virtual hosts," allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via the HTTP Host header.. EPSS estimates a 3.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
includes/bootstrap.inc in Drupal 5.x before 5.12 and 6.x before 6.6, when the server is configured for "IP-based virtual hosts," allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via the HTTP Host header.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal | Drupal | 5.0 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 5.1 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 5.2 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 5.3 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 5.4 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 5.5 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 5.6 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 5.7 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 5.8 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 5.9 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 5.10 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 5.11 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.0 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.1 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.2 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.3 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.4 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.5 |
References
- http://drupal.org/node/324824Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://drupal.org/node/324824Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-6171?
includes/bootstrap.inc in Drupal 5.x before 5.12 and 6.x before 6.6, when the server is configured for "IP-based virtual hosts," allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via the HTTP Host header.
How severe is CVE-2008-6171?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6171?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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