How severe is CVE-2008-2705?

CVE-2008-2705 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2705 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2705?

CVE-2008-2705 affects Sun Java System Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2705?

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-2008-2705 published?

CVE-2008-2705 was published on 2008-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2705

CVE-2008-2705 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Access Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Sun Java System Access Manager
Published: 2008-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java System Access Manager (AM) 7.1, when used with certain versions and configurations of Sun Directory Server Enterprise Edition (DSEE), allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2705?: Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java System Access Manager (AM) 7.1, when used with certain versions and configurations of Sun Directory Server Enterprise Edition (DSEE), allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2705?: CVE-2008-2705 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2705 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2705?: CVE-2008-2705 affects Sun Java System Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2705?: 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-2008-2705 published?: CVE-2008-2705 was published on 2008-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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