How severe is CVE-2008-0229?

CVE-2008-0229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0229?

CVE-2008-0229 primarily affects Level One Wbr-3460a. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0229?

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

When was CVE-2008-0229 published?

CVE-2008-0229 was published on 2008-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0229

CVE-2008-0229 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Level One Wbr-3460a with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Level One Wbr-3460a
Published: 2008-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The telnet service in LevelOne WBR-3460 4-Port ADSL 2/2+ Wireless Modem Router with firmware 1.00.11 and 1.00.12 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers on the local or wireless network to obtain administrative access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0229?: The telnet service in LevelOne WBR-3460 4-Port ADSL 2/2+ Wireless Modem Router with firmware 1.00.11 and 1.00.12 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers on the local or wireless network to obtain administrative access.
How severe is CVE-2008-0229?: CVE-2008-0229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0229?: CVE-2008-0229 primarily affects Level One Wbr-3460a. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0229 published?: CVE-2008-0229 was published on 2008-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:level_one:wbr-3460a:1.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:level_one:wbr-3460a:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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