How severe is CVE-2008-1154?

CVE-2008-1154 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1154 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1154?

CVE-2008-1154 primarily affects Cisco Emergency Responder. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1154?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1154 published?

CVE-2008-1154 was published on 2008-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1154

CVE-2008-1154 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Emergency Responder with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Emergency Responder
Published: 2008-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Disaster Recovery Framework (DRF) master server in Cisco Unified Communications products, including Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 5.x and 6.x, Unified Presence 1.x and 6.x, Emergency Responder 2.x, and Mobility Manager 2.x, does not require authentication for requests received from the network, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1154?: The Disaster Recovery Framework (DRF) master server in Cisco Unified Communications products, including Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 5.x and 6.x, Unified Presence 1.x and 6.x, Emergency Responder 2.x, and Mobility Manager 2.x, does not require authentication for requests received from the network, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-1154?: CVE-2008-1154 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1154 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1154?: CVE-2008-1154 primarily affects Cisco Emergency Responder. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1154?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1154 published?: CVE-2008-1154 was published on 2008-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:emergency_responder:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_manager:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_presence:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_presence:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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