How severe is CVE-2008-6521?

CVE-2008-6521 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6521 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6521?

CVE-2008-6521 affects Devraj Mukherjee Openterracotta. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6521?

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-2008-6521 published?

CVE-2008-6521 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6521

CVE-2008-6521 is a high-severity vulnerability in Devraj Mukherjee Openterracotta with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Devraj Mukherjee Openterracotta
Published: 2009-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

index.php in Terracotta (aka OpenTerracotta) 0.6.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid File parameter, which reveals the installation path in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6521?: index.php in Terracotta (aka OpenTerracotta) 0.6.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid File parameter, which reveals the installation path in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2008-6521?: CVE-2008-6521 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6521 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6521?: CVE-2008-6521 affects Devraj Mukherjee Openterracotta. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6521?: 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-2008-6521 published?: CVE-2008-6521 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:devraj_mukherjee:openterracotta:0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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