CVE-2008-2403
CVE-2008-2403 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Java Asp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Sun Java Asp Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in unspecified ASP applications in Sun Java Active Server Pages (ASP) Server before 4.0.3 allow remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the Path parameter to the MapPath method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2403?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in unspecified ASP applications in Sun Java Active Server Pages (ASP) Server before 4.0.3 allow remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the Path parameter to the MapPath method.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2403?
- CVE-2008-2403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2403 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2403?
- CVE-2008-2403 primarily affects Sun Java Asp Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2403?
- 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-2008-2403 published?
- CVE-2008-2403 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=707
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30523
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-238184-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29538
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020188
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1742/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42831
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_asp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_asp_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_asp_server:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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