How severe is CVE-2008-0408?

CVE-2008-0408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0408?

CVE-2008-0408 affects Hfs Http File Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0408?

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

When was CVE-2008-0408 published?

CVE-2008-0408 was published on 2008-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0408

CVE-2008-0408 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hfs Http File Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Hfs Http File Server
Published: 2008-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HTTP File Server (HFS) before 2.2c allows remote attackers to append arbitrary text to the log file by using the base64 representation of this text during HTTP Basic Authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0408?: HTTP File Server (HFS) before 2.2c allows remote attackers to append arbitrary text to the log file by using the base64 representation of this text during HTTP Basic Authentication.
How severe is CVE-2008-0408?: CVE-2008-0408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0408?: CVE-2008-0408 affects Hfs Http File Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0408?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0408 published?: CVE-2008-0408 was published on 2008-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hfs:http_file_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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