How severe is CVE-2008-0897?

CVE-2008-0897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-0897 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0897?

CVE-2008-0897 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0897?

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-2008-0897 published?

CVE-2008-0897 was published on 2008-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0897

CVE-2008-0897 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bea Weblogic Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Bea Weblogic Server
Published: 2008-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in BEA WebLogic Server 9.0 through 10.0 allows remote authenticated users without "receive" permissions to bypass intended access restrictions and receive messages from a standalone JMS Topic or secured Distributed Topic member destination, related to durable subscriptions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0897?: Unspecified vulnerability in BEA WebLogic Server 9.0 through 10.0 allows remote authenticated users without "receive" permissions to bypass intended access restrictions and receive messages from a standalone JMS Topic or secured Distributed Topic member destination, related to durable subscriptions.
How severe is CVE-2008-0897?: CVE-2008-0897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0897 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0897?: CVE-2008-0897 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0897?: 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-2008-0897 published?: CVE-2008-0897 was published on 2008-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.2:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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