How severe is CVE-2008-6549?

CVE-2008-6549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6549 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6549?

CVE-2008-6549 affects Moinmo Moinmoin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6549?

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

When was CVE-2008-6549 published?

CVE-2008-6549 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6549

CVE-2008-6549 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moinmo Moinmoin 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Moinmo Moinmoin
Published: 2009-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The password_checker function in config/multiconfig.py in MoinMoin 1.6.1 uses the cracklib and python-crack features even though they are not thread-safe, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6549?: The password_checker function in config/multiconfig.py in MoinMoin 1.6.1 uses the cracklib and python-crack features even though they are not thread-safe, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-6549?: CVE-2008-6549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6549 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6549?: CVE-2008-6549 affects Moinmo Moinmoin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6549?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6549 published?: CVE-2008-6549 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:moinmo:moinmoin:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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