How severe is CVE-2008-1287?

CVE-2008-1287 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1287 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1287?

CVE-2008-1287 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1287?

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

When was CVE-2008-1287 published?

CVE-2008-1287 was published on 2008-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1287

CVE-2008-1287 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Clearquest 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Ibm Rational Clearquest
Published: 2008-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.1.1 and 7.0.0.2 generates different error messages depending on whether the username is valid or invalid, which allows remote attackers to enumerate usernames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1287?: IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.1.1 and 7.0.0.2 generates different error messages depending on whether the username is valid or invalid, which allows remote attackers to enumerate usernames.
How severe is CVE-2008-1287?: CVE-2008-1287 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1287 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1287?: CVE-2008-1287 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1287?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1287 published?: CVE-2008-1287 was published on 2008-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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