CVE-2008-6502

Name: CVE-2008-6502
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-20T18:30:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6502 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Pro Chat Rooms 3.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to select an arbitrary local PHP script as an avatar via a .. (dot dot) in the avatar parameter, and cause other users to execute this script by using sendData.php to send a message to (1) an individual user or (2) a room, leading to cross-site request forgery (CSRF), cross-site scripting (XSS), or other impacts.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Pro Chat Rooms 3.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to select an arbitrary local PHP script as an avatar via a .. (dot dot) in the avatar parameter, and cause other users to execute this script by using sendData.php to send a message to (1) an individual user or (2) a room, leading to cross-site request forgery (CSRF), cross-site scripting (XSS), or other impacts.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.50%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Prochatrooms	Pro Chat Rooms	3.0.2

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6502?

How severe is CVE-2008-6502?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6502 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6502?

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Source: NVD / NIST