How severe is CVE-2008-6983?

CVE-2008-6983 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6983 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6983?

CVE-2008-6983 affects Devalcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6983?

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-2008-6983 published?

CVE-2008-6983 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6983

CVE-2008-6983 is a high-severity vulnerability in Devalcms 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Devalcms
Published: 2009-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

modules/tool/hitcounter.php in devalcms 1.4a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the HTTP Referer header with a target file specified in the gv_folder_data parameter, as demonstrated by modifying modules/tool/url2header.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6983?: modules/tool/hitcounter.php in devalcms 1.4a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the HTTP Referer header with a target file specified in the gv_folder_data parameter, as demonstrated by modifying modules/tool/url2header.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-6983?: CVE-2008-6983 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6983 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6983?: CVE-2008-6983 affects Devalcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6983?: 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-2008-6983 published?: CVE-2008-6983 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:devalcms:devalcms:1.4a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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