How severe is CVE-2008-6747?

CVE-2008-6747 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6747 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6747?

CVE-2008-6747 primarily affects Dotproject. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6747?

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

When was CVE-2008-6747 published?

CVE-2008-6747 was published on 2009-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6747

CVE-2008-6747 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dotproject with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Dotproject
Published: 2009-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dotProject before 2.1.2 does not properly restrict access to administrative pages, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6747?: dotProject before 2.1.2 does not properly restrict access to administrative pages, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-6747?: CVE-2008-6747 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6747 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6747?: CVE-2008-6747 primarily affects Dotproject. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6747?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6747 published?: CVE-2008-6747 was published on 2009-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:0.2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:2.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:2.1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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