# CVE-2008-6440: Cerberus Helpdesk before 4.0 (Build 600) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests for "controllers ...

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-03-06 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Cerberus Helpdesk before 4.0 (Build 600) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests for "controllers ... that aren't standard helpdesk pages," possibly involving the (1) /display and (2) /kb URIs.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29335
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30344
- http://www.cerb4.com/blog/2008/05/15/important-security-patch-40-build-599/

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