How severe is CVE-2008-1334?

CVE-2008-1334 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1334 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1334?

CVE-2008-1334 affects Bt Home Hub. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1334?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1334 published?

CVE-2008-1334 was published on 2008-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1334

CVE-2008-1334 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bt Home Hub with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Bt Home Hub
Published: 2008-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

cgi/b on the BT Home Hub router allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and read or modify administrative settings or make arbitrary VoIP telephone calls, by placing a character at the end of the PATH_INFO, as demonstrated by (1) %5C (encoded backslash), (2) '%' (percent), and (3) '~' (tilde). NOTE: the '/' (slash) vector is already covered by CVE-2007-5383.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1334?: cgi/b on the BT Home Hub router allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and read or modify administrative settings or make arbitrary VoIP telephone calls, by placing a character at the end of the PATH_INFO, as demonstrated by (1) %5C (encoded backslash), (2) '%' (percent), and (3) '~' (tilde). NOTE: the '/' (slash) vector is already covered by CVE-2007-5383.
How severe is CVE-2008-1334?: CVE-2008-1334 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1334 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1334?: CVE-2008-1334 affects Bt Home Hub. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1334?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1334 published?: CVE-2008-1334 was published on 2008-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:bt:home_hub:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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