CVE-2008-6499

Public Exploit

Description

security/xamppsecurity.php in XAMPP 1.6.8 performs an extract operation on the SERVER superglobal array, which allows remote attackers to spoof critical variables, as demonstrated by setting the REMOTE_ADDR variable to 127.0.0.1.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.00% Top 25%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7384 exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47202 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6499?
CVE-2008-6499 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-6499?
To fix CVE-2008-6499, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-6499 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-6499 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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