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CVE-2008-6508

UnknownEPSS 83.38%

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CVE-2008-6508 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the AuthCheck filter in the Admin Console in Openfire 3.6.0a and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the admin interface via a .. (dot dot) in a URI that matches the Exclude-Strings list, as demonstrated by a /setup/setup-/.. EPSS estimates a 83.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the AuthCheck filter in the Admin Console in Openfire 3.6.0a and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the admin interface via a .. (dot dot) in a URI that matches the Exclude-Strings list, as demonstrated by a /setup/setup-/.. sequence in a URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
83.38%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IgniterealtimeOpenfire<= 3.6.0a
IgniterealtimeOpenfire2.6.0
IgniterealtimeOpenfire2.6.1
IgniterealtimeOpenfire2.6.2
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.0.0
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.0.1
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.1.0
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.1.1
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.2.0
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.2.1
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.2.2
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.2.3
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.2.4
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.3.0
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.3.2
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.3.3
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.4.0
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.4.1
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.4.3
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.4.4
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.4.5
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.5.0
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.5.1
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.5.2
IgniterealtimeOpenfire3.6.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6508?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the AuthCheck filter in the Admin Console in Openfire 3.6.0a and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the admin interface via a .. (dot dot) in a URI that matches the Exclude-Strings list, as demonstrated by a /setup/setup-/.. sequence in a URI.
How severe is CVE-2008-6508?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6508 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 83.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6508?
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