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CVE-2008-6490

7.5 · HIGH

function/update_xml.php in FLABER 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files by specifying the target filename in the target_file parameter.

Published Mar 19, 2009flysforumCWE-20EPSS 4.17%

Overview

CVE-2008-6490 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting flysforum flaber. It was published on March 19, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

function/update_xml.php in FLABER 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files by specifying the target filename in the target_file parameter. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by overwriting a PHP file, as demonstrated using function/upload_file.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from flysforum. Update flaber 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
flysforumflaber0Affected

References

Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1163/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41715Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5407Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1163/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41715Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5407

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6490?

CVE-2008-6490 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting flysforum flaber. It was published on March 19, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-6490?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2008-6490?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from flysforum. Update flaber 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-2008-6490?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-6490 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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