How severe is CVE-2008-6511?

CVE-2008-6511 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6511 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6511?

CVE-2008-6511 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-2008-6511?

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

When was CVE-2008-6511 published?

CVE-2008-6511 was published on 2009-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6511

CVE-2008-6511 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Igniterealtime Openfire with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Igniterealtime Openfire
Published: 2009-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in login.jsp in Openfire 3.6.0a and earlier allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the url parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6511?: Open redirect vulnerability in login.jsp in Openfire 3.6.0a and earlier allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the url parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-6511?: CVE-2008-6511 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6511 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6511?: CVE-2008-6511 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-2008-6511?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6511 published?: CVE-2008-6511 was published on 2009-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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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