How severe is CVE-2008-0706?

CVE-2008-0706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-0706 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0706?

CVE-2008-0706 primarily affects Compaq Presario A900. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0706?

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-2008-0706 published?

CVE-2008-0706 was published on 2008-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0706

CVE-2008-0706 is a high-severity vulnerability in Compaq Presario A900 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Compaq Presario A900
Published: 2008-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the BIOS F.26 and earlier for the HP Compaq Notebook PC allows physically proximate attackers to obtain privileged access via unspecified vectors, possibly involving an authentication bypass of the power-on password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0706?: Unspecified vulnerability in the BIOS F.26 and earlier for the HP Compaq Notebook PC allows physically proximate attackers to obtain privileged access via unspecified vectors, possibly involving an authentication bypass of the power-on password.
How severe is CVE-2008-0706?: CVE-2008-0706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0706 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0706?: CVE-2008-0706 primarily affects Compaq Presario A900. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0706?: 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-2008-0706 published?: CVE-2008-0706 was published on 2008-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:h:compaq:presario_a900:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:compaq:presario_c700:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:g7000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:hpqflash_for_hp_notebook_system_bios:f.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:hpqflash_for_hp_notebook_system_bios:f.2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:hpqflash_for_hp_notebook_system_bios:f.2e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:hpqflash_for_hp_notebook_system_bios:f.2f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:hpqflash_for_hp_notebook_system_bios:f.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:hpqflash_for_hp_notebook_system_bios:f.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:hpqflash_for_hp_notebook_system_bios:f.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:hpqflash_for_hp_notebook_system_bios:f.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:hpqflash_for_hp_notebook_system_bios:f.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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