CVE-2008-6508
CVE-2008-6508 is a high-severity vulnerability in Igniterealtime Openfire with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 83% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 83% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Igniterealtime Openfire
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the AuthCheck filter in the Admin Console in Openfire 3.6.0a and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the admin interface via a .. (dot dot) in a URI that matches the Exclude-Strings list, as demonstrated by a /setup/setup-/.. sequence in a URI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-6508?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in the AuthCheck filter in the Admin Console in Openfire 3.6.0a and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the admin interface via a .. (dot dot) in a URI that matches the Exclude-Strings list, as demonstrated by a /setup/setup-/.. sequence in a URI.
- How severe is CVE-2008-6508?
- CVE-2008-6508 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-6508 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 83% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-6508?
- CVE-2008-6508 primarily affects Igniterealtime Openfire. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-6508?
- 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-2008-6508 published?
- CVE-2008-6508 was published on 2009-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/49663
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32478
- http://www.andreas-kurtz.de/advisories/AKADV2008-001-v1.0.txt
- http://www.andreas-kurtz.de/archives/63
- http://www.igniterealtime.org/builds/openfire/docs/latest/changelog.html
- http://www.igniterealtime.org/issues/browse/JM-1489
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498162/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32189
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3061
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46488
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7075
Affected products (25)
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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