How severe is CVE-2008-6122?

CVE-2008-6122 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6122 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6122?

CVE-2008-6122 primarily affects Netgear Wgr614. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6122?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-6122 published?

CVE-2008-6122 was published on 2009-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6122

CVE-2008-6122 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Wgr614 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Netgear Wgr614
Published: 2009-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The web management interface in Netgear WGR614v9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request that contains a question mark ("?").

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6122?: The web management interface in Netgear WGR614v9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request that contains a question mark ("?").
How severe is CVE-2008-6122?: CVE-2008-6122 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6122 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6122?: CVE-2008-6122 primarily affects Netgear Wgr614. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6122?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6122 published?: CVE-2008-6122 was published on 2009-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:netgear:wgr614:v8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:wgr614:v9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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