How severe is CVE-2008-1261?

CVE-2008-1261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1261?

CVE-2008-1261 affects Zyxel P-2602hw-d1a. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1261?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-1261 published?

CVE-2008-1261 was published on 2008-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1261

CVE-2008-1261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zyxel P-2602hw-d1a with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Zyxel P-2602hw-d1a
Published: 2008-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Zyxel P-2602HW-D1A router with 3.40(AJZ.1) firmware provides different responses to admin page requests depending on whether a user is logged in, which allows remote attackers to obtain current login status by requesting an arbitrary admin URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1261?: The Zyxel P-2602HW-D1A router with 3.40(AJZ.1) firmware provides different responses to admin page requests depending on whether a user is logged in, which allows remote attackers to obtain current login status by requesting an arbitrary admin URI.
How severe is CVE-2008-1261?: CVE-2008-1261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1261?: CVE-2008-1261 affects Zyxel P-2602hw-d1a. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1261 published?: CVE-2008-1261 was published on 2008-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:p-2602hw-d1a:3.40\(ajz.1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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