CVE-2008-6861

Name: CVE-2008-6861
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-14T14:30:00.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6861 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Xigla Software Absolute Newsletter 6.0 and 6.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a cookie to a certain value.. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xigla Software Absolute Newsletter 6.0 and 6.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a cookie to a certain value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.51%

82.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xigla	Absolute Newsletter	6.0
Xigla	Absolute Newsletter	6.1

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6861?

Xigla Software Absolute Newsletter 6.0 and 6.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a cookie to a certain value.

How severe is CVE-2008-6861?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6861 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6861?

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Are you affected by CVE-2008-6861?

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Source: NVD / NIST