Vulnerability Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in security/xamppsecurity.php in XAMPP 1.6.8 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that change a certain .htaccess password via the xampppasswd parameter.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apachefriends | Xampp | 1.6.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32134Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47201
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7384
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32134Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47201
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7384
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6498?
CVE-2008-6498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in security/xamppsecurity.php in XAMPP 1.6.8 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that change a certain .htaccess ...
How severe is CVE-2008-6498?
CVE-2008-6498 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6498?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apachefriends Xampp.