How severe is CVE-2008-1290?

CVE-2008-1290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1290?

CVE-2008-1290 primarily affects Viewvc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1290?

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

When was CVE-2008-1290 published?

CVE-2008-1290 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1290

CVE-2008-1290 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Viewvc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Viewvc
Published: 2008-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ViewVC before 1.0.5 includes "all-forbidden" files within search results that list CVS or Subversion (SVN) commits, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1290?: ViewVC before 1.0.5 includes "all-forbidden" files within search results that list CVS or Subversion (SVN) commits, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2008-1290?: CVE-2008-1290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1290?: CVE-2008-1290 primarily affects Viewvc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1290?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1290 published?: CVE-2008-1290 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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