How severe is CVE-2008-6804?

CVE-2008-6804 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6804 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6804?

CVE-2008-6804 affects Tribiq Tribiq Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6804?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-6804 published?

CVE-2008-6804 was published on 2009-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6804

CVE-2008-6804 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tribiq Tribiq Cms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Tribiq Tribiq Cms
Published: 2009-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Tribiq CMS 5.0.9a beta allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the COOKIE_LAST_ADMIN_USER and COOKIE_LAST_ADMIN_LANG cookies. NOTE: a third party reports that the vendor disputes the existence of this issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6804?: Tribiq CMS 5.0.9a beta allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the COOKIE_LAST_ADMIN_USER and COOKIE_LAST_ADMIN_LANG cookies. NOTE: a third party reports that the vendor disputes the existence of this issue
How severe is CVE-2008-6804?: CVE-2008-6804 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6804 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6804?: CVE-2008-6804 affects Tribiq Tribiq Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6804?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6804 published?: CVE-2008-6804 was published on 2009-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tribiq:tribiq_cms:5.0.9a:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*

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