How severe is CVE-2008-6709?

CVE-2008-6709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-6709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6709?

CVE-2008-6709 primarily affects Avaya Sip Enablement Services. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6709?

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-2008-6709 published?

CVE-2008-6709 was published on 2009-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6709

CVE-2008-6709 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Avaya Sip Enablement Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Avaya Sip Enablement Services
Published: 2009-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Web management interface in Avaya SIP Enablement Services (SES) 3.x and 4.0, as used with Avaya Communication Manager 3.1.x, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors related to configuration of "local data viewing or restoring parameters."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6709?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Web management interface in Avaya SIP Enablement Services (SES) 3.x and 4.0, as used with Avaya Communication Manager 3.1.x, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors related to configuration of "local data viewing or restoring parameters."
How severe is CVE-2008-6709?: CVE-2008-6709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-6709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6709?: CVE-2008-6709 primarily affects Avaya Sip Enablement Services. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6709?: 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-2008-6709 published?: CVE-2008-6709 was published on 2009-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:avaya:sip_enablement_services:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:sip_enablement_services:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:sip_enablement_services:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:sip_enablement_services:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.4:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.4:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.5:sp0:*:*:*:*:*:*

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