How severe is CVE-2008-1244?

CVE-2008-1244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1244 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-2008-1244?

CVE-2008-1244 affects Belkin F5d7230-4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1244?

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-2008-1244 published?

CVE-2008-1244 was published on 2008-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1244

CVE-2008-1244 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Belkin F5d7230-4 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: Belkin F5d7230-4
Published: 2008-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

cgi-bin/setup_dns.exe on the Belkin F5D7230-4 router with firmware 9.01.10 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions, as demonstrated by changing a DNS server via the dns1_1, dns1_2, dns1_3, and dns1_4 parameters. NOTE: it was later reported that F5D7632-4V6 with firmware 6.01.08 is also affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1244?: cgi-bin/setup_dns.exe on the Belkin F5D7230-4 router with firmware 9.01.10 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions, as demonstrated by changing a DNS server via the dns1_1, dns1_2, dns1_3, and dns1_4 parameters. NOTE: it was later reported that F5D7632-4V6 with firmware 6.01.08 is also affected.
How severe is CVE-2008-1244?: CVE-2008-1244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1244 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-2008-1244?: CVE-2008-1244 affects Belkin F5d7230-4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1244?: 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-2008-1244 published?: CVE-2008-1244 was published on 2008-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:belkin:f5d7230-4:*:*:9.01.10:*:*:*:*:*

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