How severe is CVE-2008-1542?

CVE-2008-1542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1542?

CVE-2008-1542 affects Airspan Base Station Distribution Unit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1542?

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-2008-1542 published?

CVE-2008-1542 was published on 2008-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1542

CVE-2008-1542 is a high-severity vulnerability in Airspan Base Station Distribution Unit 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Airspan Base Station Distribution Unit
Published: 2008-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Airspan Base Station Distribution Unit (BSDU) has "topsecret" as its password for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a telnet login, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1262.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1542?: Airspan Base Station Distribution Unit (BSDU) has "topsecret" as its password for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a telnet login, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1262.
How severe is CVE-2008-1542?: CVE-2008-1542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1542?: CVE-2008-1542 affects Airspan Base Station Distribution Unit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1542?: 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-2008-1542 published?: CVE-2008-1542 was published on 2008-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:airspan:base_station_distribution_unit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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