How severe is CVE-2008-0403?

CVE-2008-0403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0403 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-2008-0403?

CVE-2008-0403 affects Belkin F5d9230-4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0403?

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

When was CVE-2008-0403 published?

CVE-2008-0403 was published on 2008-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0403

CVE-2008-0403 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Belkin F5d9230-4 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Belkin F5d9230-4
Published: 2008-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The web server in Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router F5D9230-4 does not require authentication for SaveCfgFile.cgi, which allows remote attackers to read and modify configuration via a direct request to SaveCfgFile.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0403?: The web server in Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router F5D9230-4 does not require authentication for SaveCfgFile.cgi, which allows remote attackers to read and modify configuration via a direct request to SaveCfgFile.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2008-0403?: CVE-2008-0403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0403 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-2008-0403?: CVE-2008-0403 affects Belkin F5d9230-4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0403?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0403 published?: CVE-2008-0403 was published on 2008-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:belkin:f5d9230-4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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