How severe is CVE-2008-6546?

CVE-2008-6546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-6546 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6546?

CVE-2008-6546 primarily affects Alecwh Phpns. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6546?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-6546 published?

CVE-2008-6546 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6546

CVE-2008-6546 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Alecwh Phpns with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alecwh Phpns
Published: 2009-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in phpns before 2.1.3 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to "activation permissions."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6546?: Unspecified vulnerability in phpns before 2.1.3 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to "activation permissions."
How severe is CVE-2008-6546?: CVE-2008-6546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-6546 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6546?: CVE-2008-6546 primarily affects Alecwh Phpns. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6546?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6546 published?: CVE-2008-6546 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:alecwh:phpns:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alecwh:phpns:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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