PatchTheCVECVE-2008-6162: Bux.to Clone script allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting
CVE-2008-6162 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bux.to clone script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Bux.to Clone script allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the loggedin cookie to 1 and the usNick cookie to admin.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.6% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2009-02-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: Bux.to Clone Script - Insecure Cookie Handling
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2008-6162?
bux.to clone script: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-6162 being exploited?
CVE-2008-6162 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2008-6162 affect?
CVE-2008-6162 affects bux.to clone script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Bux.to Clone script allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the loggedin cookie to 1 and the usNick cookie to admin.
How urgent is CVE-2008-6162?
Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference