UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2009-08-06

CVE-2008-6910

drupal drupal Security Advisory (CVE-2008-6910)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-6910 impacting drupal drupal. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Services 5.x before 5.x-0.92 and 6.x before 6.x-0.13, a module for Drupal, does not use timeouts for signed requests, which allows remote attackers to impersonate other users and gain privileges via a replay attack that sends the same request.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product drupal / drupal
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-310

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-6910 impacting drupal drupal.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-6910.yaml
id: cve-2008-6910

info:
  name: drupal drupal - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-6910 affecting drupal drupal.
    Evaluation: Services 5.x before 5.x-0.92 and 6.x before 6.x-0.13, a module for Drupal, does not use timeouts for signed requests, which allows remote attackers to...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-6910
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2008-6910
    cwe-id: CWE-310
  tags: cve,cve-2008-6910,drupal,drupal,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "drupal"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-6910.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-6910
# Target: drupal drupal | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-6910 (drupal drupal)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against drupal drupal scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-6910.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-6910
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install drupal 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade drupal 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update drupal

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i drupal 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i drupal

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-6910 in drupal drupal?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update drupal drupal packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-6910?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-6910?

CVE-2008-6910 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-6910
Weakness CWE-310
Vendor drupal
Product drupal
Published 2009-08-06
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P