How severe is CVE-2008-6999?

CVE-2008-6999 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6999 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6999?

CVE-2008-6999 primarily affects Phpauction. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6999?

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

When was CVE-2008-6999 published?

CVE-2008-6999 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6999

CVE-2008-6999 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpauction 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Phpauction
Published: 2009-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

phpAuction 3.2, and possibly 3.3.0 GPL Basic edition, allows remote attackers to obtain configuration information via a direct request to phpinfo.php, which calls the phpinfo function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6999?: phpAuction 3.2, and possibly 3.3.0 GPL Basic edition, allows remote attackers to obtain configuration information via a direct request to phpinfo.php, which calls the phpinfo function.
How severe is CVE-2008-6999?: CVE-2008-6999 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6999 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6999?: CVE-2008-6999 primarily affects Phpauction. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6999?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6999 published?: CVE-2008-6999 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:phpauction:phpauction:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpauction:phpauction:3.3.0:*:gpl_basic:*:*:*:*:*

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