How severe is CVE-2008-6474?

CVE-2008-6474 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-6474 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-2008-6474?

CVE-2008-6474 affects F5 Tmos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6474?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-6474 published?

CVE-2008-6474 was published on 2009-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6474

CVE-2008-6474 is a critical-severity vulnerability in F5 Tmos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: F5 Tmos
Published: 2009-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The management interface in F5 BIG-IP 9.4.3 allows remote authenticated users with Resource Manager privileges to inject arbitrary Perl code via unspecified configuration settings related to Perl EP3 with templates, probably triggering static code injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6474?: The management interface in F5 BIG-IP 9.4.3 allows remote authenticated users with Resource Manager privileges to inject arbitrary Perl code via unspecified configuration settings related to Perl EP3 with templates, probably triggering static code injection.
How severe is CVE-2008-6474?: CVE-2008-6474 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-6474 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-2008-6474?: CVE-2008-6474 affects F5 Tmos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6474?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6474 published?: CVE-2008-6474 was published on 2009-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:f5:tmos:9.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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