CVE-2008-2406
CVE-2008-2406 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Java Asp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Sun Java Asp Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The administration application server in Sun Java Active Server Pages (ASP) Server before 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via direct requests on TCP port 5102.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2406?
- The administration application server in Sun Java Active Server Pages (ASP) Server before 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via direct requests on TCP port 5102.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2406?
- CVE-2008-2406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2406 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2406?
- CVE-2008-2406 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-2008-2406?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-2406 published?
- CVE-2008-2406 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=710
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30523
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-238184-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29539
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020191
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1742/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42833
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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