How severe is CVE-2008-2402?

CVE-2008-2402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2402?

CVE-2008-2402 primarily affects Sun Java Asp Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2402?

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

When was CVE-2008-2402 published?

CVE-2008-2402 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2402

CVE-2008-2402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java Asp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sun Java Asp Server
Published: 2008-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Admin Server in Sun Java Active Server Pages (ASP) Server before 4.0.3 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to read password hashes and configuration data via direct requests for unspecified documents.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2402?: The Admin Server in Sun Java Active Server Pages (ASP) Server before 4.0.3 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to read password hashes and configuration data via direct requests for unspecified documents.
How severe is CVE-2008-2402?: CVE-2008-2402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2402?: CVE-2008-2402 primarily affects Sun Java Asp Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2402 published?: CVE-2008-2402 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_asp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_asp_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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