How severe is CVE-2008-6726?

CVE-2008-6726 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6726 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6726?

CVE-2008-6726 affects Cmscout. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6726?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-6726 published?

CVE-2008-6726 was published on 2009-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6726

CVE-2008-6726 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cmscout with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cmscout
Published: 2009-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in CMScout 2.06, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the bit parameter to (1) admin.php and (2) index.php, different vectors than CVE-2008-3415.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6726?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in CMScout 2.06, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the bit parameter to (1) admin.php and (2) index.php, different vectors than CVE-2008-3415.
How severe is CVE-2008-6726?: CVE-2008-6726 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6726 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6726?: CVE-2008-6726 affects Cmscout. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6726?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6726 published?: CVE-2008-6726 was published on 2009-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cmscout:cmscout:2.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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