How severe is CVE-2008-0457?

CVE-2008-0457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0457?

CVE-2008-0457 primarily affects Symantec Backupexec System Recovery. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0457?

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-2008-0457 published?

CVE-2008-0457 was published on 2008-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0457

CVE-2008-0457 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Backupexec System Recovery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th 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: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Symantec Backupexec System Recovery
Published: 2008-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the FileUpload class running on the Symantec LiveState Apache Tomcat server, as used by Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.0 and 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0457?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the FileUpload class running on the Symantec LiveState Apache Tomcat server, as used by Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.0 and 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-0457?: CVE-2008-0457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0457?: CVE-2008-0457 primarily affects Symantec Backupexec System Recovery. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0457?: 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-2008-0457 published?: CVE-2008-0457 was published on 2008-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:7.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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