CVE-2008-6856

Name: CVE-2008-6856
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-14T14:30:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Xigla Software Absolute News Manager.NET 5.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a cookie to a certain value.. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xigla Software Absolute News Manager.NET 5.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a cookie to a certain value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.54%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xigla	Absolute News Manager.Net	5.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6856?

Xigla Software Absolute News Manager.NET 5.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a cookie to a certain value.

How severe is CVE-2008-6856?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6856 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6856?

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