How severe is CVE-2008-6791?

CVE-2008-6791 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6791 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6791?

CVE-2008-6791 affects Klever Pumpkin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6791?

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

When was CVE-2008-6791 published?

CVE-2008-6791 was published on 2009-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6791

CVE-2008-6791 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Klever Pumpkin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Klever Pumpkin
Published: 2009-05-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PumpKIN TFTP Server 2.7.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a write request with a long mode field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6791?: PumpKIN TFTP Server 2.7.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a write request with a long mode field.
How severe is CVE-2008-6791?: CVE-2008-6791 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6791 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6791?: CVE-2008-6791 affects Klever Pumpkin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6791?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6791 published?: CVE-2008-6791 was published on 2009-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:klever:pumpkin:2.7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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