How severe is CVE-2008-6554?

CVE-2008-6554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-6554 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6554?

CVE-2008-6554 affects Aztech Adsl2/2+4-port Router. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6554?

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-2008-6554 published?

CVE-2008-6554 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6554

CVE-2008-6554 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aztech Adsl2/2+4-port Router 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Aztech Adsl2/2+4-port Router
Published: 2009-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

cgi-bin/script in Aztech ADSL2/2+ 4-port router 3.7.0 build 070426 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the query string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6554?: cgi-bin/script in Aztech ADSL2/2+ 4-port router 3.7.0 build 070426 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the query string.
How severe is CVE-2008-6554?: CVE-2008-6554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-6554 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6554?: CVE-2008-6554 affects Aztech Adsl2/2+4-port Router. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6554?: 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-2008-6554 published?: CVE-2008-6554 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:aztech:adsl2\/2\+4-port_router:3.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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