How severe is CVE-2008-0896?

CVE-2008-0896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0896?

CVE-2008-0896 primarily affects Bea Systems Weblogic Portal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0896?

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

When was CVE-2008-0896 published?

CVE-2008-0896 was published on 2008-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0896

CVE-2008-0896 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bea Systems Weblogic Portal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Bea Systems Weblogic Portal
Published: 2008-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BEA WebLogic Portal 10.0 and 9.2 through MP1, when an administrator deletes a single instance of a content portlet, removes entitlement policies for other content portlets, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0896?: BEA WebLogic Portal 10.0 and 9.2 through MP1, when an administrator deletes a single instance of a content portlet, removes entitlement policies for other content portlets, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2008-0896?: CVE-2008-0896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0896?: CVE-2008-0896 primarily affects Bea Systems Weblogic Portal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0896?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0896 published?: CVE-2008-0896 was published on 2008-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:bea_systems:weblogic_portal:9.2:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea_systems:weblogic_portal:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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