Is CVE-2008-6604 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-6604, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-6604 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-6604 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-6604?

CVE-2008-6604 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2008-6604

CWE-22Published: April 4, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PicoFlat CMS 0.5.9 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the pagina parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5390.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-6604 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-2008-6604. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.