How severe is CVE-2008-0074?

CVE-2008-0074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-0074 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0074?

CVE-2008-0074 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Information Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0074?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0074 published?

CVE-2008-0074 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0074

CVE-2008-0074 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Information Server
Published: 2008-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 through 7.0 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors related to file change notifications in the TPRoot, NNTPFile\Root, or WWWRoot folders.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0074?: Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 through 7.0 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors related to file change notifications in the TPRoot, NNTPFile\Root, or WWWRoot folders.
How severe is CVE-2008-0074?: CVE-2008-0074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0074 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0074?: CVE-2008-0074 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Information Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0074?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0074 published?: CVE-2008-0074 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_server:6.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_services:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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