How severe is CVE-2008-6667?

CVE-2008-6667 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6667 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-2008-6667?

CVE-2008-6667 affects Marc Melvin A+ Php Scripts News Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6667?

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-2008-6667 published?

CVE-2008-6667 was published on 2009-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6667

CVE-2008-6667 is a high-severity vulnerability in Marc Melvin A+ Php Scripts News Management System 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Marc Melvin A+ Php Scripts News Management System
Published: 2009-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A+ PHP Scripts News Management System (NMS) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges by setting the mobsuser and mobspass cookies to 1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6667?: A+ PHP Scripts News Management System (NMS) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges by setting the mobsuser and mobspass cookies to 1.
How severe is CVE-2008-6667?: CVE-2008-6667 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6667 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-2008-6667?: CVE-2008-6667 affects Marc Melvin A+ Php Scripts News Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6667?: 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-2008-6667 published?: CVE-2008-6667 was published on 2009-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:marc_melvin:a\+_php_scripts_news_management_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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