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CVE-2008-6098

First published: Mon Feb 09 2009(Updated: )

Bugzilla 3.2 before 3.2 RC2, 3.0 before 3.0.6, 2.22 before 2.22.6, 2.20 before 2.20.7, and other versions after 2.17.4 allows remote authenticated users to bypass moderation to approve and disapprove quips via a direct request to quips.cgi with the action parameter set to "approve."

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.1.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.0
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.3.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.8
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.17.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.19.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20-rc2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20-rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.19
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18-rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.1.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.1.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.17.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.23.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.21.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.23.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.6
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.23.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.7
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.7
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.23.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22-rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.19.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.1.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.17.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.1.0
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.9
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.3
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.17.7
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.20.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.21.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18-rc3
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.23
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18.2
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.18-rc2
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0.5
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.22.4
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.21
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.2.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.3.1
Mozilla Bugzilla=3.0_rc1
Mozilla Bugzilla=2.19.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-6098?

    The severity of CVE-2008-6098 is typically classified as medium, as it allows authenticated users to bypass moderation controls.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-6098?

    To fix CVE-2008-6098, update Bugzilla to version 3.2 RC2 or later for version 3.2, 3.0.6 for version 3.0, or appropriate fixes for other affected versions.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-6098?

    CVE-2008-6098 affects Bugzilla versions prior to 3.2 RC2, including various versions of 3.0, 2.22, and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-6098?

    CVE-2008-6098 is a moderation bypass vulnerability that affects how quips are approved or disapproved in Bugzilla.

  • Is the exploitation of CVE-2008-6098 common?

    While the exploit requires authenticated access, if exploited, it can lead to unauthorized approvals, making it a potential risk in environments with multiple users.

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