How severe is CVE-2008-6399?

CVE-2008-6399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6399 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6399?

CVE-2008-6399 primarily affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6399?

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

When was CVE-2008-6399 published?

CVE-2008-6399 was published on 2009-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6399

CVE-2008-6399 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke
Published: 2009-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in DotNetNuke 4.5.2 through 4.9 allows remote attackers to "add additional roles to their user account" via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6399?: Unspecified vulnerability in DotNetNuke 4.5.2 through 4.9 allows remote attackers to "add additional roles to their user account" via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-6399?: CVE-2008-6399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6399 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6399?: CVE-2008-6399 primarily affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6399?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6399 published?: CVE-2008-6399 was published on 2009-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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