How severe is CVE-2008-6541?

CVE-2008-6541 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6541 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6541?

CVE-2008-6541 primarily affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6541?

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

When was CVE-2008-6541 published?

CVE-2008-6541 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6541

CVE-2008-6541 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke
Published: 2009-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the file manager module in DotNetNuke before 4.8.2 allows remote administrators to upload arbitrary files and gain privileges to the server via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6541?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the file manager module in DotNetNuke before 4.8.2 allows remote administrators to upload arbitrary files and gain privileges to the server via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-6541?: CVE-2008-6541 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6541 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6541?: CVE-2008-6541 primarily affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6541?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6541 published?: CVE-2008-6541 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.10d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.10e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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