CVE-2008-6420

Name: CVE-2008-6420
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-06T18:30:00.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.56%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6420 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Social Site Generator (SSG) 2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the file parameter to (1) filedload.php, (2) webadmin/download.php, and (3) webadmin/download_file.php.. EPSS estimates a 3.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Social Site Generator (SSG) 2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the file parameter to (1) filedload.php, (2) webadmin/download.php, and (3) webadmin/download_file.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.56%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Socialsitegenerator	Social Site Generator	2.0

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6420?

Social Site Generator (SSG) 2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the file parameter to (1) filedload.php, (2) webadmin/download.php, and (3) webadmin/download_file.php.

How severe is CVE-2008-6420?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6420 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6420?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-6420?

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Source: NVD / NIST