How severe is CVE-2008-0862?

CVE-2008-0862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0862?

CVE-2008-0862 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0862?

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

When was CVE-2008-0862 published?

CVE-2008-0862 was published on 2008-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0862

CVE-2008-0862 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Notes
Published: 2008-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Lotus Notes 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, and 8.0 signs an unsigned applet when a user forwards an email message to another user, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass Execution Control List (ECL) protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0862?: IBM Lotus Notes 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, and 8.0 signs an unsigned applet when a user forwards an email message to another user, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass Execution Control List (ECL) protection.
How severe is CVE-2008-0862?: CVE-2008-0862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0862?: CVE-2008-0862 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0862?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0862 published?: CVE-2008-0862 was published on 2008-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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