How severe is CVE-2008-6543?

CVE-2008-6543 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6543 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6543?

CVE-2008-6543 affects Comscripts Quick Classifieds. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6543?

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-2008-6543 published?

CVE-2008-6543 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6543

CVE-2008-6543 is a high-severity vulnerability in Comscripts Quick Classifieds with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Comscripts Quick Classifieds
Published: 2009-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ComScripts TEAM Quick Classifieds 1.0 via the DOCUMENT_ROOT parameter to (1) index.php3, (2) locate.php3, (3) search_results.php3, (4) classifieds/index.php3, and (5) classifieds/view.php3; (6) index.php3, (7) manager.php3, (8) pass.php3, (9) remember.php3 (10) sign-up.php3, (11) update.php3, (12) userSet.php3, and (13) verify.php3 in controlcenter/; (14) alterCats.php3, (15) alterFeatured.php3, (16) alterHomepage.php3, (17) alterNews.php3, (18) alterTheme.php3, (19) color_help.php3, (20) createdb.php3, (21) createFeatured.php3, (22) createHomepage.php3, (23) createL.php3, (24) createM.php3, (25) createNews.php3, (26) createP.php3, (27) createS.php3, (28) createT.php3, (29) index.php3, (30) mailadmin.php3, and (31) setUp.php3 in controlpannel/; (32) include/sendit.php3 and (33) include/sendit2.php3; and possibly (34) include/adminHead.inc, (35) include/usersHead.inc, and (36) style/default.scheme.inc.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6543?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ComScripts TEAM Quick Classifieds 1.0 via the DOCUMENT_ROOT parameter to (1) index.php3, (2) locate.php3, (3) search_results.php3, (4) classifieds/index.php3, and (5) classifieds/view.php3; (6) index.php3, (7) manager.php3, (8) pass.php3, (9) remember.php3 (10) sign-up.php3, (11) update.php3, (12) userSet.php3, and (13) verify.php3 in controlcenter/; (14) alterCats.php3, (15) alterFeatured.php3, (16) alterHomepage.php3, (17) alterNews.php3, (18) alterTheme.php3, (19) color_help.php3, (20) createdb.php3, (21) createFeatured.php3, (22) createHomepage.php3, (23) createL.php3, (24) createM.php3, (25) createNews.php3, (26) createP.php3, (27) createS.php3, (28) createT.php3, (29) index.php3, (30) mailadmin.php3, and (31) setUp.php3 in controlpannel/; (32) include/sendit.php3 and (33) include/sendit2.php3; and possibly (34) include/adminHead.inc, (35) include/usersHead.inc, and (36) style/default.scheme.inc.
How severe is CVE-2008-6543?: CVE-2008-6543 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6543 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6543?: CVE-2008-6543 affects Comscripts Quick Classifieds. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6543?: 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-2008-6543 published?: CVE-2008-6543 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:comscripts:quick_classifieds:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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