CVE-2008-0946
CVE-2008-0946 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Imserver 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Ipswitch Imserver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the IM Server (aka IMserve or IMserver) in Ipswitch Instant Messaging (IM) 2.0.8.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary empty files via a .. (dot dot) in the recipient field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0946?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in the IM Server (aka IMserve or IMserver) in Ipswitch Instant Messaging (IM) 2.0.8.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary empty files via a .. (dot dot) in the recipient field.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0946?
- CVE-2008-0946 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0946 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0946?
- CVE-2008-0946 primarily affects Ipswitch Imserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0946?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-0946 published?
- CVE-2008-0946 was published on 2008-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/ipsimene-adv.txt
- http://aluigi.org/poc/ipsimene.zip
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3697
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487748/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27677
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:imserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:instant_messaging:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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