How severe is CVE-2008-0241?

CVE-2008-0241 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0241 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0241?

CVE-2008-0241 primarily affects Sun Java System Identity Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0241?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0241 published?

CVE-2008-0241 was published on 2008-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0241

CVE-2008-0241 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sun Java System Identity Manager
Published: 2008-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in /idm/user/login.jsp in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 SP1 through SP3, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the nextPage parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0241?: Open redirect vulnerability in /idm/user/login.jsp in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 SP1 through SP3, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the nextPage parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-0241?: CVE-2008-0241 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0241 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0241?: CVE-2008-0241 primarily affects Sun Java System Identity Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0241?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0241 published?: CVE-2008-0241 was published on 2008-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:6.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:6.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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