How severe is CVE-2008-2139?

CVE-2008-2139 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2139 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2139?

CVE-2008-2139 primarily affects Rpath Appliance Platform Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2139?

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

When was CVE-2008-2139 published?

CVE-2008-2139 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2139

CVE-2008-2139 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rpath Appliance Platform Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Rpath Appliance Platform Agent
Published: 2008-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The rootpw plugin in rPath Appliance Platform Agent 2 and 3 does not re-validate requests from a browser with a valid administrator session, including requests to change the password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to gain privileges and maintain control over the administrator account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2139?: The rootpw plugin in rPath Appliance Platform Agent 2 and 3 does not re-validate requests from a browser with a valid administrator session, including requests to change the password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to gain privileges and maintain control over the administrator account.
How severe is CVE-2008-2139?: CVE-2008-2139 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2139 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2139?: CVE-2008-2139 primarily affects Rpath Appliance Platform Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2139?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2139 published?: CVE-2008-2139 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:rpath:appliance_platform_agent:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:rpath:appliance_platform_agent:3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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