CVE-2008-6826: dhtml.pl in MHF Media Pro allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in th

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HIGH 10.0MITIGATE

CVE-2008-6826 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting ads pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

dhtml.pl in MHF Media Pro allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the page parameter, as demonstrated using the (1) advert_top.htm or (2) advert_login.htm pages.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2009-06-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mhfmedia

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-06-08 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mhfmedia ads pro MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ads-pro || rpm -q ads-pro || ads-pro --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: Ads Pro - 'dhtml.pl' Remote Command Execution

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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-2008-6826?

ads pro: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6826 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6826 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-2008-6826 affect?

CVE-2008-6826 affects ads pro. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). dhtml.pl in MHF Media Pro allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the page parameter, as demonstrated using the (1) advert_top.htm or (2) advert_login.htm pages.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6826?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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