CVE-2008-1106
CVE-2008-1106 is a high-severity vulnerability in Akamai Technologies Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Akamai Technologies Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The management interface in Akamai Client (formerly Red Swoosh) 3322 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an HTTP request that contains (1) no Referer header, or (2) a spoofed Referer header that matches an approved domain, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and force the client to download and execute arbitrary files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1106?
- The management interface in Akamai Client (formerly Red Swoosh) 3322 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an HTTP request that contains (1) no Referer header, or (2) a spoofed Referer header that matches an approved domain, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and force the client to download and execute arbitrary files.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1106?
- CVE-2008-1106 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1106 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1106?
- CVE-2008-1106 primarily affects Akamai Technologies Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1106?
- 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-2008-1106 published?
- CVE-2008-1106 was published on 2008-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30135
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-19/advisory/
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3930
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493169/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493170/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020208
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1761/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42895
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:akamai_technologies:client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_swoosh:client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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