CVE-2008-6711
CVE-2008-6711 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Avaya Communication Manager 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 Communication Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Web administration interface in Avaya Communication Manager 3.1.x before CM 3.1.4 SP2 and 4.0.x before 4.0.3 SP1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors related to "viewing system logs."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-6711?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the Web administration interface in Avaya Communication Manager 3.1.x before CM 3.1.4 SP2 and 4.0.x before 4.0.3 SP1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors related to "viewing system logs."
- How severe is CVE-2008-6711?
- CVE-2008-6711 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-6711 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-2008-6711?
- CVE-2008-6711 primarily affects Avaya Communication Manager. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-6711?
- 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-2008-6711 published?
- CVE-2008-6711 was published on 2009-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30799
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-270.htm
- http://www.osvdb.org/46581
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29939
- http://www.voipshield.com/research-details.php?id=80
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1944/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43391
Affected products (11)
- 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:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:4.0.1:sp15215:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:4.0.1:sp15500:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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