CVE-2015-6008
CVE-2015-6008 is a high-severity vulnerability in Refbase 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Refbase
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
install.php in Web Reference Database (aka refbase) through 0.9.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the adminPassword parameter, a different issue than CVE-2015-7381.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-6008?
- install.php in Web Reference Database (aka refbase) through 0.9.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the adminPassword parameter, a different issue than CVE-2015-7381.
- How severe is CVE-2015-6008?
- CVE-2015-6008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-6008 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-6008?
- CVE-2015-6008 affects Refbase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-6008?
- 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-2015-6008 published?
- CVE-2015-6008 was published on 2015-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:refbase:refbase:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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