How severe is CVE-2008-6269?

CVE-2008-6269 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6269 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-2008-6269?

CVE-2008-6269 affects Joovili. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6269?

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-2008-6269 published?

CVE-2008-6269 was published on 2009-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6269

CVE-2008-6269 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joovili with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Joovili
Published: 2009-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Joovili 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges as other users, including the administrator, by setting the (1) session_id, session_logged_in, and session_username cookies for user privileges; (2) session_admin_id, session_admin_username, and session_admin cookies for admin privileges; and (3) session_staff_id, session_staff_username, and session_staff cookies for staff users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6269?: Joovili 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges as other users, including the administrator, by setting the (1) session_id, session_logged_in, and session_username cookies for user privileges; (2) session_admin_id, session_admin_username, and session_admin cookies for admin privileges; and (3) session_staff_id, session_staff_username, and session_staff cookies for staff users.
How severe is CVE-2008-6269?: CVE-2008-6269 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6269 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-2008-6269?: CVE-2008-6269 affects Joovili. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6269?: 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-2008-6269 published?: CVE-2008-6269 was published on 2009-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:joovili:joovili:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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