Is CVE-2008-6761 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-6761, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-6761 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-6761 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-6761?

CVE-2008-6761 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2008-6761

CWE-94Published: April 28, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Static code injection vulnerability in admin/install.php in Flexcustomer 0.0.6 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into const.inc.php via the installdbname parameter (aka the Database Name field). NOTE: the installation instructions specify deleting admin/install.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-6761 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-2008-6761. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.