How severe is CVE-2008-2591?

CVE-2008-2591 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2591 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2591?

CVE-2008-2591 primarily affects Oracle Database 9i. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2591?

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

When was CVE-2008-2591 published?

CVE-2008-2591 was published on 2008-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2591

CVE-2008-2591 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database 9i with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database 9i
Published: 2008-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Database Vault component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8DV, 10.2.0.3, and 11.1.0.6 has unknown impact and remote authenticated attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2591?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Database Vault component in Oracle Database 9.2.0.8DV, 10.2.0.3, and 11.1.0.6 has unknown impact and remote authenticated attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2591?: CVE-2008-2591 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2591 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2591?: CVE-2008-2591 primarily affects Oracle Database 9i. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2591?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2591 published?: CVE-2008-2591 was published on 2008-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_9i:9.2.0.8dv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11.1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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