CVE-2008-6269: Joovili 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges as other users, including t

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6269 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting joovili. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Joovili 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges as other users, including the administrator, by setting the (1) session_id, session_logged_in, and session_username cookies for user privileges; (2) session_admin_id, session_admin_username, and session_admin cookies for admin privileges; and (3) session_staff_id, session_staff_username, and session_staff cookies for staff users.

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	2009-02-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joovili

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-25 11:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joovili joovili DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy joovili || rpm -q joovili || joovili --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison joovili sudo apt install joovili=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.4> sudo apt-mark hold joovili

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list joovili sudo dnf downgrade joovili-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add joovili

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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: Joovili 3.1.4 - Insecure Cookie Handling

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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-2008-6269?

joovili: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6269 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6269 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-2008-6269 affect?

CVE-2008-6269 affects joovili. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Joovili 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges as other users, including the administrator, by setting the (1) session_id, session_logged_in, and session_username cookies for user privileges; (2) session_

How urgent is CVE-2008-6269?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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