How severe is CVE-2008-0662?

CVE-2008-0662 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2008-0662 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0662?

CVE-2008-0662 primarily affects Checkpoint Vpn-1 Secureclient. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0662?

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-2008-0662 published?

CVE-2008-0662 was published on 2008-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0662

CVE-2008-0662 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Vpn-1 Secureclient with a CVSS 3.x 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Checkpoint Vpn-1 Secureclient
Published: 2008-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Auto Local Logon feature in Check Point VPN-1 SecuRemote/SecureClient NGX R60 and R56 for Windows caches credentials under the Checkpoint\SecuRemote registry key, which has Everyone/Full Control permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading and reusing the credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0662?: The Auto Local Logon feature in Check Point VPN-1 SecuRemote/SecureClient NGX R60 and R56 for Windows caches credentials under the Checkpoint\SecuRemote registry key, which has Everyone/Full Control permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading and reusing the credentials.
How severe is CVE-2008-0662?: CVE-2008-0662 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2008-0662 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0662?: CVE-2008-0662 primarily affects Checkpoint Vpn-1 Secureclient. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0662?: 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-2008-0662 published?: CVE-2008-0662 was published on 2008-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:vpn-1_secureclient:ngai_r56:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:vpn-1_secureclient:ngx_r60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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