CVE-2008-6508
HighPublic exploitDirectory 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 ..
Published Mar 23, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-6508 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Openfire (Igniterealtime).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Openfire 3.6.0a.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
84%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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.
Affected Products
25 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OpenfireIgniterealtime | 2.6.0, 2.6.1, 2.6.2, 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.1.0, 3.1.1, 3.2.0 | 3.6.0a |
Patched Releases
Openfire
3.6.0a
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 23, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryADV-2008-3061
- patchhttp://www.igniterealtime.org/builds/openfire/docs/latest/changelog.html
- patchhttp://www.igniterealtime.org/issues/browse/JM-1489
- exploit49663
- exploitMSF openfire_auth_bypass.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 ..
Affected: Openfire (Igniterealtime) versions 2.6.0, 2.6.1, 2.6.2, 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.1.0, 3.1.1, 3.2.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Openfire 3.6.0a.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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