How severe is CVE-2008-2120?

CVE-2008-2120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2120?

CVE-2008-2120 primarily affects Sun Java System Application Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2120?

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

When was CVE-2008-2120 published?

CVE-2008-2120 was published on 2008-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2120

CVE-2008-2120 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Sun Java System Application Server
Published: 2008-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java System Application Server 7 2004Q2 before Update 6, Web Server 6.1 before SP8, and Web Server 7.0 before Update 1 allows remote attackers to obtain source code of JSP files via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2120?: Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java System Application Server 7 2004Q2 before Update 6, Web Server 6.1 before SP8, and Web Server 7.0 before Update 1 allows remote attackers to obtain source code of JSP files via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2120?: CVE-2008-2120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2120?: CVE-2008-2120 primarily affects Sun Java System Application Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2120?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2120 published?: CVE-2008-2120 was published on 2008-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:*:sp7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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