How severe is CVE-2008-1676?

CVE-2008-1676 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1676 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1676?

CVE-2008-1676 primarily affects Netscape Certificate Management System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1676?

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-2008-1676 published?

CVE-2008-1676 was published on 2008-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1676

CVE-2008-1676 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netscape Certificate Management System 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: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Netscape Certificate Management System
Published: 2008-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Red Hat PKI Common Framework (rhpki-common) in Red Hat Certificate System (aka Certificate Server or RHCS) 7.1 through 7.3, and Netscape Certificate Management System 6.x, does not recognize Certificate Authority profile constraints on Extensions, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions and conduct man-in-the-middle attacks by submitting a certificate signing request (CSR) and using the resulting certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1676?: Red Hat PKI Common Framework (rhpki-common) in Red Hat Certificate System (aka Certificate Server or RHCS) 7.1 through 7.3, and Netscape Certificate Management System 6.x, does not recognize Certificate Authority profile constraints on Extensions, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions and conduct man-in-the-middle attacks by submitting a certificate signing request (CSR) and using the resulting certificate.
How severe is CVE-2008-1676?: CVE-2008-1676 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1676 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1676?: CVE-2008-1676 primarily affects Netscape Certificate Management System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1676?: 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-2008-1676 published?: CVE-2008-1676 was published on 2008-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:netscape:certificate_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:certificate_management_system:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:certificate_management_system:6.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:certificate_management_system:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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