CVE-2008-6098: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-6098: Bugzilla 3.2 before 3.2 RC2, 3.0 before 3.0.6, 2.22 before 2.22.6, 2.20 before 2.20.7, and other versions a...

Bugzilla 3.2 before 3.2 RC2, 3.0 before 3.0.6, 2.22 before 2.22.6, 2.20 before 2.20.7, and other versions after 2.17.4 allows remote authenticated users to bypass moderation to approve and disapprove quips via a direct request to quips.cgi with the action parameter set to "approve."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a low-impact Bugzilla authorization flaw. An authenticated user could bypass moderation controls and approve or reject Bugzilla quips without the expected moderator permission. The sources do not indicate data theft, code execution, or active exploitation. Exposure is mainly legacy Bugzilla installations running affected versions: 3.2 before 3.2 RC2, 3.0 before 3.0.6, 2.22 before 2.22.6, or 2.20 before 2.20.7. Treat as low priority unless the organization still operates legacy Bugzilla. Remediate during normal maintenance because the impact appears limited, but unsupported Bugzilla versions may carry broader unassessed risk. Mitigation focus: Identify all Bugzilla deployments and record exact versions.; Upgrade to the fixed Bugzilla release for the deployed branch.; Review Bugzilla vendor security guidance before applying operational changes..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 9, 2009, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

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CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=449931CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
FEDORA-2009-2418CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2009-2417CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
bugzilla-quips-security-bypass(46424)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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