How severe is CVE-2008-2273?

CVE-2008-2273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2273 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-2008-2273?

CVE-2008-2273 primarily affects Arubanetworks Arubaos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2273?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-2273 published?

CVE-2008-2273 was published on 2008-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2273

CVE-2008-2273 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Arubaos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Arubanetworks Arubaos
Published: 2008-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the TACACS authentication component in Aruba Mobility Controller 3.1.x, 3.2.x, and 3.3.x allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2273?: Unspecified vulnerability in the TACACS authentication component in Aruba Mobility Controller 3.1.x, 3.2.x, and 3.3.x allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2273?: CVE-2008-2273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2273 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-2008-2273?: CVE-2008-2273 primarily affects Arubanetworks Arubaos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-2273 published?: CVE-2008-2273 was published on 2008-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:arubaos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:arubaos:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:arubaos:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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