How severe is CVE-2008-2367?

CVE-2008-2367 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-2367 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2367?

CVE-2008-2367 affects Redhat Certificate System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2367?

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

When was CVE-2008-2367 published?

CVE-2008-2367 was published on 2009-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2367

CVE-2008-2367 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Certificate System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Redhat Certificate System
Published: 2009-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Red Hat Certificate System 7.2 uses world-readable permissions for password.conf and unspecified other configuration files, which allows local users to discover passwords by reading these files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2367?: Red Hat Certificate System 7.2 uses world-readable permissions for password.conf and unspecified other configuration files, which allows local users to discover passwords by reading these files.
How severe is CVE-2008-2367?: CVE-2008-2367 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-2367 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2367?: CVE-2008-2367 affects Redhat Certificate System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2367?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2367 published?: CVE-2008-2367 was published on 2009-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:certificate_system:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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