Is CVE-2008-6499 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-6499, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-6499 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-6499 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-6499?

CVE-2008-6499 has a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2008-6499

CWE-94Published: March 20, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

security/xamppsecurity.php in XAMPP 1.6.8 performs an extract operation on the SERVER superglobal array, which allows remote attackers to spoof critical variables, as demonstrated by setting the REMOTE_ADDR variable to 127.0.0.1.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-6499 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-6499. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.