CVE-2008-6531

Name: CVE-2008-6531
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-26T21:00:00.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6531 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The WebWork 1 web application framework in Atlassian JIRA before 3.13.2 allows remote attackers to invoke exposed public JIRA methods via a crafted URL that is dynamically transformed into method calls, aka "WebWork 1 Parameter Injection Hole.". EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WebWork 1 web application framework in Atlassian JIRA before 3.13.2 allows remote attackers to invoke exposed public JIRA methods via a crafted URL that is dynamically transformed into method calls, aka "WebWork 1 Parameter Injection Hole."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.75%

75.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atlassian	Jira	< 3.13.2

References

http://confluence.atlassian.com/display/JIRA/JIRA+Security+Advisory+2008-12-09Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/33084Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/52707Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32746Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47211VDB Entry
http://confluence.atlassian.com/display/JIRA/JIRA+Security+Advisory+2008-12-09Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/33084Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/52707Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32746Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47211VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 26, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6531?

How severe is CVE-2008-6531?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6531 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6531?

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