CVE-2008-6171: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-6171: includes/bootstrap.inc in Drupal 5.x before 5.12 and 6.x before 6.6, when the server is configured for "IP-...

includes/bootstrap.inc in Drupal 5.x before 5.12 and 6.x before 6.6, when the server is configured for "IP-based virtual hosts," allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via the HTTP Host header.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older Drupal 5 and 6 sites can be exposed when hosted with IP-based virtual hosts. A malicious Host header may cause Drupal to include and execute an attacker-chosen file. This can turn a misconfigured public website into a server-compromise risk. Most likely exposure is legacy Drupal 5.x before 5.12 or 6.x before 6.6 on web servers using IP-based virtual hosts. Modern Drupal versions are not identified in the source bundle as affected. Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing legacy Drupal instance. The impact described is code execution, but exposure depends on old versions plus a specific hosting configuration. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Drupal 5.x to 5.12 or later, or Drupal 6.x to 6.6 or later.; Review Drupal SA-2008-067 and apply vendor-provided patches where upgrade is constrained.; Check web server virtual host configuration for IP-based hosting exposure..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 19, 2009, 15:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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drupal-unspecified-file-include(46049)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
FEDORA-2008-9170CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2008-9213CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA

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