How severe is CVE-2008-6300?

CVE-2008-6300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6300 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6300?

CVE-2008-6300 affects Gwm Galatolo Webmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6300?

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-2008-6300 published?

CVE-2008-6300 was published on 2009-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6300

CVE-2008-6300 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gwm Galatolo Webmanager 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% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Gwm Galatolo Webmanager
Published: 2009-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Galatolo WebManager 1.3a allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the (1) gwm_user and (2) gwm_pass cookies to admin. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6300?: Galatolo WebManager 1.3a allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the (1) gwm_user and (2) gwm_pass cookies to admin. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-6300?: CVE-2008-6300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6300 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6300?: CVE-2008-6300 affects Gwm Galatolo Webmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6300?: 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-2008-6300 published?: CVE-2008-6300 was published on 2009-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gwm:galatolo_webmanager:1.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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