CVE-2008-6171

Name: CVE-2008-6171
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-19T15:30:00.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.71%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

3.71%

88.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6171?

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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Source: NVD / NIST