How severe is CVE-2008-2730?

CVE-2008-2730 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2730 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2730?

CVE-2008-2730 primarily affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2730?

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

When was CVE-2008-2730 published?

CVE-2008-2730 was published on 2008-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2730

CVE-2008-2730 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Published: 2008-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Real-Time Information Server (RIS) Data Collector service in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 5.x before 5.1(3) and 6.x before 6.1(1) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and obtain cluster configuration information and statistics, via a direct TCP connection to the service port, aka Bug ID CSCsj90843.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2730?: The Real-Time Information Server (RIS) Data Collector service in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 5.x before 5.1(3) and 6.x before 6.1(1) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and obtain cluster configuration information and statistics, via a direct TCP connection to the service port, aka Bug ID CSCsj90843.
How severe is CVE-2008-2730?: CVE-2008-2730 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2730 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2730?: CVE-2008-2730 primarily affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2730?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2730 published?: CVE-2008-2730 was published on 2008-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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