How severe is CVE-2008-2143?

CVE-2008-2143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-2143 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2143?

CVE-2008-2143 affects Microsoft Outlook Web Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2143?

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

When was CVE-2008-2143 published?

CVE-2008-2143 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2143

CVE-2008-2143 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Web Access with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Outlook Web Access
Published: 2008-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified versions of Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA) use the Cache-Control: no-cache HTTP directive instead of no-store, which might cause web browsers that follow RFC-2616 to cache sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2143?: Unspecified versions of Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA) use the Cache-Control: no-cache HTTP directive instead of no-store, which might cause web browsers that follow RFC-2616 to cache sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2008-2143?: CVE-2008-2143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-2143 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2143?: CVE-2008-2143 affects Microsoft Outlook Web Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2143?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2143 published?: CVE-2008-2143 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook_web_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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