How severe is CVE-2008-0244?

CVE-2008-0244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 80% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0244?

CVE-2008-0244 affects Sap Maxdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0244?

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-2008-0244 published?

CVE-2008-0244 was published on 2008-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0244

CVE-2008-0244 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Maxdb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 80% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 80% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sap Maxdb
Published: 2008-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SAP MaxDB 7.6.03 build 007 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via "&&" and other shell metacharacters in exec_sdbinfo and other unspecified commands, which are executed when MaxDB invokes cons.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0244?: SAP MaxDB 7.6.03 build 007 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via "&&" and other shell metacharacters in exec_sdbinfo and other unspecified commands, which are executed when MaxDB invokes cons.exe.
How severe is CVE-2008-0244?: CVE-2008-0244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 80% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0244?: CVE-2008-0244 affects Sap Maxdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0244?: 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-2008-0244 published?: CVE-2008-0244 was published on 2008-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:maxdb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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