How severe is CVE-2008-6793?

CVE-2008-6793 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6793 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-2008-6793?

CVE-2008-6793 primarily affects Dflabs Ptk. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6793?

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

When was CVE-2008-6793 published?

CVE-2008-6793 was published on 2009-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6793

CVE-2008-6793 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dflabs Ptk 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dflabs Ptk
Published: 2009-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The get_file_type function in lib/file_content.php in DFLabs PTK 0.1, 0.2, and 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters after an arg1= sequence in a filename within a forensic image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6793?: The get_file_type function in lib/file_content.php in DFLabs PTK 0.1, 0.2, and 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters after an arg1= sequence in a filename within a forensic image.
How severe is CVE-2008-6793?: CVE-2008-6793 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6793 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-2008-6793?: CVE-2008-6793 primarily affects Dflabs Ptk. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6793?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6793 published?: CVE-2008-6793 was published on 2009-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dflabs:ptk:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dflabs:ptk:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dflabs:ptk:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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