PatchTheCVECVE-2008-6919: profileedit.php TaskDriver 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administr
CVE-2008-6919 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting taskdriver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
profileedit.php TaskDriver 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the auth cookie to "fook!admin."
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.5% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2009-08-10 |
| 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: TaskDriver 1.3 - Remote Change Admin Password
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-2008-6919?
taskdriver: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-6919 being exploited?
CVE-2008-6919 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-2008-6919 affect?
CVE-2008-6919 affects taskdriver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). profileedit.php TaskDriver 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the auth cookie to "fook!admin."
How urgent is CVE-2008-6919?
Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference