How severe is CVE-2008-6538?

CVE-2008-6538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6538?

CVE-2008-6538 affects Holger Schurig Destar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6538?

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

When was CVE-2008-6538 published?

CVE-2008-6538 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6538

CVE-2008-6538 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Holger Schurig Destar 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Holger Schurig Destar
Published: 2009-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DeStar 0.2.2-5 allows remote attackers to add arbitrary users via a direct request to config/add/CfgOptUser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6538?: DeStar 0.2.2-5 allows remote attackers to add arbitrary users via a direct request to config/add/CfgOptUser.
How severe is CVE-2008-6538?: CVE-2008-6538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6538?: CVE-2008-6538 affects Holger Schurig Destar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6538 published?: CVE-2008-6538 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:holger_schurig:destar:0.2.2-5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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