CVE-2008-6440

Name: CVE-2008-6440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-06T18:30:00.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6440 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cerberus Helpdesk before 4.0 (Build 600) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests for "controllers ... that aren't standard helpdesk pages," possibly involving the (1) /display and (2) /kb URIs.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cerberus Helpdesk before 4.0 (Build 600) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests for "controllers ... that aren't standard helpdesk pages," possibly involving the (1) /display and (2) /kb URIs.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Cerberus	Cerberus Helpdesk	2.5	—
Webgroupmedia	Cerberus Helpdesk	<= 3.3	—
Webgroupmedia	Cerberus Helpdesk	0.97.3	—
Webgroupmedia	Cerberus Helpdesk	2.0	—
Webgroupmedia	Cerberus Helpdesk	2.1	—
Webgroupmedia	Cerberus Helpdesk	2.2	—
Webgroupmedia	Cerberus Helpdesk	2.3	—
Webgroupmedia	Cerberus Helpdesk	2.4	—
Webgroupmedia	Cerberus Helpdesk	2.6.1	—
Webgroupmedia	Cerberus Helpdesk	2.7	—
Webgroupmedia	Cerberus Helpdesk	2.7.1	Development Release
Webgroupmedia	Cerberus Helpdesk	2.649	—
Webgroupmedia	Cerberus Helpdesk	3.2	—
Webgroupmedia	Cerberus Helpdesk	3.2.1	—

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/30344Vendor Advisory
http://www.cerb4.com/blog/2008/05/15/important-security-patch-40-build-599/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29335
http://secunia.com/advisories/30344Vendor Advisory
http://www.cerb4.com/blog/2008/05/15/important-security-patch-40-build-599/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29335

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6440?

How severe is CVE-2008-6440?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6440 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6440?

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