Is CVE-2008-6519 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-6519, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-6519 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-6519 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-6519?

CVE-2008-6519 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2008-6519

CWE-134Published: March 25, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Format string vulnerability in Xitami Web Server 2.2a through 2.5c2, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a Long Running Web Process (LRWP) request, which triggers incorrect logging code involving the sendfmt function in the SMT kernel.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-6519 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-2008-6519. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.