How severe is CVE-2008-6673?

CVE-2008-6673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6673?

CVE-2008-6673 affects Quickersite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6673?

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-2008-6673 published?

CVE-2008-6673 was published on 2009-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6673

CVE-2008-6673 is a high-severity vulnerability in Quickersite 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Quickersite
Published: 2009-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

asp/bs_login.asp in QuickerSite 1.8.5 does not properly restrict access to administrative functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) change the admin password via the cSaveAdminPW action; (2) modify site information, such as the contact address, via the saveAdmin; and (3) modify the site design via the saveDesign action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6673?: asp/bs_login.asp in QuickerSite 1.8.5 does not properly restrict access to administrative functionality, which allows remote attackers to (1) change the admin password via the cSaveAdminPW action; (2) modify site information, such as the contact address, via the saveAdmin; and (3) modify the site design via the saveDesign action.
How severe is CVE-2008-6673?: CVE-2008-6673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6673?: CVE-2008-6673 affects Quickersite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6673?: 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-2008-6673 published?: CVE-2008-6673 was published on 2009-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:quickersite:quickersite:1.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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