How severe is CVE-2008-3661?

CVE-2008-3661 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3661 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3661?

CVE-2008-3661 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3661?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-3661 published?

CVE-2008-3661 was published on 2008-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3661

CVE-2008-3661 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Drupal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Drupal
Published: 2008-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Drupal, probably 5.10 and 6.4, does not set the secure flag for the session cookie in an https session, which can cause the cookie to be sent in http requests and make it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3661?: Drupal, probably 5.10 and 6.4, does not set the secure flag for the session cookie in an https session, which can cause the cookie to be sent in http requests and make it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie.
How severe is CVE-2008-3661?: CVE-2008-3661 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3661 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3661?: CVE-2008-3661 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3661?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3661 published?: CVE-2008-3661 was published on 2008-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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