How severe is CVE-2008-0656?

CVE-2008-0656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0656 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-2008-0656?

CVE-2008-0656 primarily affects Emc Documentum Administrator. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0656?

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-2008-0656 published?

CVE-2008-0656 was published on 2008-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0656

CVE-2008-0656 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Documentum Administrator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Emc Documentum Administrator
Published: 2008-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in dmclTrace.jsp in EMC Documentum Administrator 5.3.0.313 and Webtop 5.3.0.317 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the filename attribute.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0656?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in dmclTrace.jsp in EMC Documentum Administrator 5.3.0.313 and Webtop 5.3.0.317 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the filename attribute.
How severe is CVE-2008-0656?: CVE-2008-0656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0656 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-2008-0656?: CVE-2008-0656 primarily affects Emc Documentum Administrator. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0656?: 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-2008-0656 published?: CVE-2008-0656 was published on 2008-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_administrator:4.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_administrator:5.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_administrator:5.2.5_sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_administrator:5.3.0.313:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_webtop:5.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_webtop:5.2.5_sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_webtop:5.3.0.317:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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