How severe is CVE-2008-2300?

CVE-2008-2300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2300 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2300?

CVE-2008-2300 primarily affects Citrix Access Essentials. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2300?

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

When was CVE-2008-2300 published?

CVE-2008-2300 was published on 2008-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2300

CVE-2008-2300 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Access Essentials 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: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Citrix Access Essentials
Published: 2008-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 and earlier, Citrix Access Essentials 2.0 and earlier, and Citrix Desktop Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to access unauthorized desktops via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2300?: Unspecified vulnerability in Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 and earlier, Citrix Access Essentials 2.0 and earlier, and Citrix Desktop Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to access unauthorized desktops via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2300?: CVE-2008-2300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2300 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2300?: CVE-2008-2300 primarily affects Citrix Access Essentials. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2300?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2300 published?: CVE-2008-2300 was published on 2008-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:access_essentials:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:access_essentials:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:access_essentials:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:citrix_presentation_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:desktop_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:metaframe_presentation_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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