How severe is CVE-2008-6762?

CVE-2008-6762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6762?

CVE-2008-6762 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6762?

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

When was CVE-2008-6762 published?

CVE-2008-6762 was published on 2009-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6762

CVE-2008-6762 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Wordpress
Published: 2009-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in wp-admin/upgrade.php in WordPress, probably 2.6.x, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the backto parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6762?: Open redirect vulnerability in wp-admin/upgrade.php in WordPress, probably 2.6.x, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the backto parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-6762?: CVE-2008-6762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6762?: CVE-2008-6762 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6762?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6762 published?: CVE-2008-6762 was published on 2009-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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