CVE-2008-0396
CVE-2008-0396 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Update Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Bitdefender Update Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in BitDefender Update Server (http.exe), as used in BitDefender products including Security for Fileservers and Enterprise Manager (BDEM), allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in an HTTP request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0396?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in BitDefender Update Server (http.exe), as used in BitDefender products including Security for Fileservers and Enterprise Manager (BDEM), allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in an HTTP request.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0396?
- CVE-2008-0396 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0396 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0396?
- CVE-2008-0396 affects Bitdefender Update Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0396?
- 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-2008-0396 published?
- CVE-2008-0396 was published on 2008-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://oliver.greyhat.de/2008/01/19/bitdefender-unauthorized-remote-file-access-vulnerability/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28578
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3568
- http://www.oliverkarow.de/research/bitdefender.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486701/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27358
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0213
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39802
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:update_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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