How severe is CVE-2008-1292?

CVE-2008-1292 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1292 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-2008-1292?

CVE-2008-1292 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-2008-1292?

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

When was CVE-2008-1292 published?

CVE-2008-1292 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1292

CVE-2008-1292 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 provides revision metadata without properly checking whether access was intended, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading (1) forbidden pathnames in the revision view, (2) log history that can only be reached by traversing a forbidden object, or (3) forbidden diff view path parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1292?: ViewVC before 1.0.5 provides revision metadata without properly checking whether access was intended, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading (1) forbidden pathnames in the revision view, (2) log history that can only be reached by traversing a forbidden object, or (3) forbidden diff view path parameters.
How severe is CVE-2008-1292?: CVE-2008-1292 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1292 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-2008-1292?: CVE-2008-1292 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-2008-1292?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1292 published?: CVE-2008-1292 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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