How severe is CVE-2008-2512?

CVE-2008-2512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2512?

CVE-2008-2512 primarily affects Symantec Backupexec System Recovery. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2512?

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

When was CVE-2008-2512 published?

CVE-2008-2512 was published on 2008-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2512

CVE-2008-2512 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Backupexec System Recovery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Symantec Backupexec System Recovery
Published: 2008-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.x before 7.0.4 and 8.x before 8.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2512?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.x before 7.0.4 and 8.x before 8.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2512?: CVE-2008-2512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2512?: CVE-2008-2512 primarily affects Symantec Backupexec System Recovery. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2512 published?: CVE-2008-2512 was published on 2008-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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