How severe is CVE-2008-6553?

CVE-2008-6553 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6553 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6553?

CVE-2008-6553 affects Impliedbydesign Micro-cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6553?

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-2008-6553 published?

CVE-2008-6553 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6553

CVE-2008-6553 is a high-severity vulnerability in Impliedbydesign Micro-cms 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Impliedbydesign Micro-cms
Published: 2009-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

microcms-admin-home.php in Implied by Design Micro CMS (Micro-CMS) 3.5 (aka 0.3.5) does not require authentication as an administrator, which allows remote attackers to (1) create administrative accounts via an add_admin action, (2) remove administrative accounts via a delete_admin action, and (3) modify administrative passwords via a change_password action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6553?: microcms-admin-home.php in Implied by Design Micro CMS (Micro-CMS) 3.5 (aka 0.3.5) does not require authentication as an administrator, which allows remote attackers to (1) create administrative accounts via an add_admin action, (2) remove administrative accounts via a delete_admin action, and (3) modify administrative passwords via a change_password action.
How severe is CVE-2008-6553?: CVE-2008-6553 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6553 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6553?: CVE-2008-6553 affects Impliedbydesign Micro-cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6553?: 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-2008-6553 published?: CVE-2008-6553 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:impliedbydesign:micro-cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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