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CVE-2008-6508

HighPublished

Directory traversal vulnerability in the AuthCheck filter in the Admin Console in Openfire 3.6.0a and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass...

Published: Mar 23, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Nov 9, 2008

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

83.4%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Directory traversal vulnerability in the AuthCheck filter in the Admin Console in Openfire 3.6.0a and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the admin interface via a .. (dot dot) in a URI that matches the Exclude-Strings list, as demonstrated by a /setup/setup-/.. sequence in a URI.

Sources

Openfire Server 3.6.0a - Authentication Bypass / SQL Injection / Cross-Site ScriptingExploit
Andreas Kurtz · jsp · Nov 9, 2008
Openfire Server 3.6.0a - Admin Console Authentication Bypass (Metasploit)Exploit
Metasploit · jsp · Jun 28, 2012

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