How severe is CVE-2008-1797?

CVE-2008-1797 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1797 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1797?

CVE-2008-1797 affects Secure Computing Webwasher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1797?

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-2008-1797 published?

CVE-2008-1797 was published on 2008-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1797

CVE-2008-1797 is a high-severity vulnerability in Secure Computing Webwasher with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Secure Computing Webwasher
Published: 2008-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Secure Computing Webwasher 5.30 before build 3159 and 6.3.0 before build 3150 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (freeze) via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1797?: Unspecified vulnerability in Secure Computing Webwasher 5.30 before build 3159 and 6.3.0 before build 3150 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (freeze) via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2008-1797?: CVE-2008-1797 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1797 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1797?: CVE-2008-1797 affects Secure Computing Webwasher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1797?: 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-2008-1797 published?: CVE-2008-1797 was published on 2008-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:secure_computing:webwasher:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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