How severe is CVE-2008-0898?

CVE-2008-0898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0898 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0898?

CVE-2008-0898 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0898?

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

When was CVE-2008-0898 published?

CVE-2008-0898 was published on 2008-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0898

CVE-2008-0898 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bea Weblogic Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd 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

The distributed queue feature in JMS in BEA WebLogic Server 9.0 through 10.0, in certain configurations, does not properly handle when a client cannot send a message to a member of a distributed queue, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions for protected distributed queues.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0898?: The distributed queue feature in JMS in BEA WebLogic Server 9.0 through 10.0, in certain configurations, does not properly handle when a client cannot send a message to a member of a distributed queue, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions for protected distributed queues.
How severe is CVE-2008-0898?: CVE-2008-0898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0898 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0898?: CVE-2008-0898 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0898?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0898 published?: CVE-2008-0898 was published on 2008-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.0:ga:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.0:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.0:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.1:ga:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:9.2:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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