How severe is CVE-2008-2140?

CVE-2008-2140 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-2140 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2140?

CVE-2008-2140 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-2008-2140?

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

When was CVE-2008-2140 published?

CVE-2008-2140 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2140

CVE-2008-2140 is a low-severity vulnerability in Rpath Appliance Platform Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Rpath Appliance Platform Agent
Published: 2008-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the rootpw plugin in rPath Appliance Platform Agent 2 and 3 allows remote attackers to reset the root password as the administrator via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2140?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the rootpw plugin in rPath Appliance Platform Agent 2 and 3 allows remote attackers to reset the root password as the administrator via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2008-2140?: CVE-2008-2140 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-2140 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2140?: CVE-2008-2140 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-2008-2140?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2140 published?: CVE-2008-2140 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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