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CVE-2008-6826

10.0 · HIGH

dhtml.pl in MHF Media Pro allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the page parameter, as demonstrated using the (1) advert_top.htm or (2) advert_login.htm…

Published Jun 8, 2009mhfmediaCWE-20EPSS 4.60%

Overview

CVE-2008-6826 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mhfmedia ads_pro. It was published on June 8, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

dhtml.pl in MHF Media Pro allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the page parameter, as demonstrated using the (1) advert_top.htm or (2) advert_login.htm pages.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mhfmedia. Update ads_pro 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

Refosvdb.org/49406Refsecunia.com/advisories/32402Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31923Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46121Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6845Refosvdb.org/49406Refsecunia.com/advisories/32402Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31923Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46121Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6845

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6826?

CVE-2008-6826 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mhfmedia ads_pro. It was published on June 8, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-6826?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2008-6826?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mhfmedia. Update ads_pro 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-2008-6826?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-6826 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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