CVE-2008-6860: Xigla Software Absolute Poll Manager XE 4.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administ

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6860 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting absolute poll manager xe. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Xigla Software Absolute Poll Manager XE 4.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a cookie to a certain value.

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2009-07-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xigla

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-07-14 14:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xigla absolute poll manager xe DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy absolute-poll-manager-xe || rpm -q absolute-poll-manager-xe || absolute-poll-manager-xe --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison absolute-poll-manager-xe sudo apt install absolute-poll-manager-xe=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo apt-mark hold absolute-poll-manager-xe

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

dnf --showduplicates list absolute-poll-manager-xe sudo dnf downgrade absolute-poll-manager-xe-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add absolute-poll-manager-xe

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: Absolute Poll Manager XE 4.1 - 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-2008-6860?

absolute poll manager xe: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6860 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6860 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-2008-6860 affect?

CVE-2008-6860 affects absolute poll manager xe. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Xigla Software Absolute Poll Manager XE 4.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a cookie to a certain value.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6860?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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