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CVE-2008-6171

9.3 · HIGH

includes/bootstrap.inc in Drupal 5.x before 5.12 and 6.x before 6.6, when the server is configured for "IP-based virtual hosts," allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via t…

Published Feb 19, 2009drupalCWE-16EPSS 3.71%

Overview

CVE-2008-6171 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting drupal drupal. It was published on February 19, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

includes/bootstrap.inc in Drupal 5.x before 5.12 and 6.x before 6.6, when the server is configured for "IP-based virtual hosts," allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via the HTTP Host header.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from drupal. Update drupal to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refdrupal.org/files/sa-2008-067/SA-2008-067-5.11.patchRefdrupal.org/node/324824Refsecunia.com/advisories/32389Refsecunia.com/advisories/32441Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31900Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2913Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46049Refwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00783.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00826.htmlRefdrupal.org/files/sa-2008-067/SA-2008-067-5.11.patch

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6171?

CVE-2008-6171 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting drupal drupal. It was published on February 19, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-6171?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-6171?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from drupal. Update drupal to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-6171?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-6171 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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