CVE-2008-6726

Name: CVE-2008-6726
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-17T14:08:51.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6726 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in CMScout 2.06, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the bit parameter to (1) admin.php and (2) index.php, different vectors than CVE-2008-3415.. EPSS estimates a 2.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in CMScout 2.06, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the bit parameter to (1) admin.php and (2) index.php, different vectors than CVE-2008-3415.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.13%

79.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cmscout	Cmscout	2.06

References

http://osvdb.org/51119Exploit
http://osvdb.org/51120
http://secunia.com/advisories/33375Vendor Advisory
http://www.cmscout.co.za/index.php?page=news&id=30Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33068Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47660
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7625
http://osvdb.org/51119Exploit
http://osvdb.org/51120
http://secunia.com/advisories/33375Vendor Advisory
http://www.cmscout.co.za/index.php?page=news&id=30Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33068Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47660
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7625

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6726?

How severe is CVE-2008-6726?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6726 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6726?

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