CVE-2008-0068
CVE-2008-0068 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Openview Network Node Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Hp Openview Network Node Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in OpenView5.exe in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the Action parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0068?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in OpenView5.exe in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the Action parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0068?
- CVE-2008-0068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0068 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0068?
- CVE-2008-0068 primarily affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0068?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-0068 published?
- CVE-2008-0068 was published on 2008-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/closedviewx-adv.txt
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121553649611253&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29796
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-4/advisory/
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3814
- http://www.osvdb.org/44359
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490771
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490834/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28745
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019838
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019839
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1214/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41790
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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