How severe is CVE-2008-6255?

CVE-2008-6255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6255?

CVE-2008-6255 affects Vbulletin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6255?

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

When was CVE-2008-6255 published?

CVE-2008-6255 was published on 2009-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6255

CVE-2008-6255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vbulletin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Vbulletin
Published: 2009-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in vBulletin 3.7.4 allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) answer parameter to admincp/verify.php, (2) extension parameter in an edit action to admincp/attachmentpermission.php, and the (3) iperm parameter to admincp/image.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6255?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in vBulletin 3.7.4 allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) answer parameter to admincp/verify.php, (2) extension parameter in an edit action to admincp/attachmentpermission.php, and the (3) iperm parameter to admincp/image.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-6255?: CVE-2008-6255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6255?: CVE-2008-6255 affects Vbulletin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6255 published?: CVE-2008-6255 was published on 2009-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vbulletin:vbulletin:3.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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