How severe is CVE-2008-6440?

CVE-2008-6440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6440?

CVE-2008-6440 primarily affects Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6440?

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

When was CVE-2008-6440 published?

CVE-2008-6440 was published on 2009-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6440

CVE-2008-6440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk
Published: 2009-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cerberus Helpdesk before 4.0 (Build 600) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests for "controllers ... that aren't standard helpdesk pages," possibly involving the (1) /display and (2) /kb URIs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6440?: Cerberus Helpdesk before 4.0 (Build 600) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests for "controllers ... that aren't standard helpdesk pages," possibly involving the (1) /display and (2) /kb URIs.
How severe is CVE-2008-6440?: CVE-2008-6440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6440?: CVE-2008-6440 primarily affects Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6440 published?: CVE-2008-6440 was published on 2009-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:cerberus:cerberus_helpdesk:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webgroupmedia:cerberus_helpdesk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webgroupmedia:cerberus_helpdesk:0.97.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webgroupmedia:cerberus_helpdesk:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webgroupmedia:cerberus_helpdesk:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webgroupmedia:cerberus_helpdesk:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webgroupmedia:cerberus_helpdesk:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webgroupmedia:cerberus_helpdesk:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webgroupmedia:cerberus_helpdesk:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webgroupmedia:cerberus_helpdesk:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webgroupmedia:cerberus_helpdesk:2.7.1:development_release:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webgroupmedia:cerberus_helpdesk:2.649:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webgroupmedia:cerberus_helpdesk:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webgroupmedia:cerberus_helpdesk:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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