CVE-2008-6983

Name: CVE-2008-6983
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-19T05:24:52.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.79%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6983 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. modules/tool/hitcounter.php in devalcms 1.4a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the HTTP Referer header with a target file specified in the gv_folder_data parameter, as demonstrated by modifying modules/tool/url2header.php.. EPSS estimates a 5.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

modules/tool/hitcounter.php in devalcms 1.4a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the HTTP Referer header with a target file specified in the gv_folder_data parameter, as demonstrated by modifying modules/tool/url2header.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.79%

92.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Devalcms	Devalcms	1.4a

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6983?

How severe is CVE-2008-6983?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6983 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6983?

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Source: NVD / NIST