How severe is CVE-2008-1157?

CVE-2008-1157 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1157 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1157?

CVE-2008-1157 affects Cisco Ciscoworks Internetwork Performance Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1157?

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-2008-1157 published?

CVE-2008-1157 was published on 2008-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1157

CVE-2008-1157 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ciscoworks Internetwork Performance Monitor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Ciscoworks Internetwork Performance Monitor
Published: 2008-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco CiscoWorks Internetwork Performance Monitor (IPM) 2.6 creates a process that executes a command shell and listens on a randomly chosen TCP port, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1157?: Cisco CiscoWorks Internetwork Performance Monitor (IPM) 2.6 creates a process that executes a command shell and listens on a randomly chosen TCP port, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2008-1157?: CVE-2008-1157 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1157 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1157?: CVE-2008-1157 affects Cisco Ciscoworks Internetwork Performance Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1157?: 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-2008-1157 published?: CVE-2008-1157 was published on 2008-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ciscoworks_internetwork_performance_monitor:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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