CVE-2008-6799: connection.php in FlashChat 5.0.8 allows remote attackers to bypass the role filter mechanism and gain adminis

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6799 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting flashchat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

connection.php in FlashChat 5.0.8 allows remote attackers to bypass the role filter mechanism and gain administrative privileges by setting the s parameter to "7."

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	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2009-05-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tufat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-07 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tufat flashchat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.8

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison flashchat sudo apt install flashchat=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.8> sudo apt-mark hold flashchat

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

dnf --showduplicates list flashchat sudo dnf downgrade flashchat-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.8> sudo dnf versionlock add flashchat

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: FlashChat - 'connection.php' Role Filter Security Bypass

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6799?

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

Is CVE-2008-6799 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6799 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-2008-6799 affect?

CVE-2008-6799 affects flashchat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). connection.php in FlashChat 5.0.8 allows remote attackers to bypass the role filter mechanism and gain administrative privileges by setting the s parameter to "7."

How urgent is CVE-2008-6799?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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