MEDIUM
CVE-2008-6548
CWE-862Published: March 30, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The rst parser (parser/text_rst.py) in MoinMoin 1.6.1 does not check the ACL of an included page, which allows attackers to read unauthorized include files via unknown vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-6548 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
moinmo1 product(s)
moinmoin
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.6/rev/35ff7a9b1546Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://moinmo.in/SecurityFixesRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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http://osvdb.org/48877Broken Link
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http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.6/rev/35ff7a9b1546Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://moinmo.in/SecurityFixesRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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http://osvdb.org/48877Broken Link
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-6548
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 30, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-862)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-6548 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.