How severe is CVE-2008-6669?

CVE-2008-6669 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6669 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6669?

CVE-2008-6669 primarily affects Dirk Bartley Nweb2fax. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6669?

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-2008-6669 published?

CVE-2008-6669 was published on 2009-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6669

CVE-2008-6669 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dirk Bartley Nweb2fax 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dirk Bartley Nweb2fax
Published: 2009-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

viewrq.php in nweb2fax 0.2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the var_filename parameter in a (1) tif or (2) pdf format action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6669?: viewrq.php in nweb2fax 0.2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the var_filename parameter in a (1) tif or (2) pdf format action.
How severe is CVE-2008-6669?: CVE-2008-6669 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6669 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6669?: CVE-2008-6669 primarily affects Dirk Bartley Nweb2fax. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6669?: 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-2008-6669 published?: CVE-2008-6669 was published on 2009-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:dirk_bartley:nweb2fax:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dirk_bartley:nweb2fax:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dirk_bartley:nweb2fax:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dirk_bartley:nweb2fax:0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dirk_bartley:nweb2fax:0.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dirk_bartley:nweb2fax:0.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dirk_bartley:nweb2fax:0.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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