How severe is CVE-2008-2736?

CVE-2008-2736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2736 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2736?

CVE-2008-2736 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2736?

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-2008-2736 published?

CVE-2008-2736 was published on 2008-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2736

CVE-2008-2736 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500
Published: 2008-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5500 devices 8.0(3)15, 8.0(3)16, 8.1(1)4, and 8.1(1)5, when configured as a clientless SSL VPN endpoint, allows remote attackers to obtain usernames and passwords via unknown vectors, aka Bug ID CSCsq45636.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2736?: Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5500 devices 8.0(3)15, 8.0(3)16, 8.1(1)4, and 8.1(1)5, when configured as a clientless SSL VPN endpoint, allows remote attackers to obtain usernames and passwords via unknown vectors, aka Bug ID CSCsq45636.
How severe is CVE-2008-2736?: CVE-2008-2736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2736 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2736?: CVE-2008-2736 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance 5500. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2736?: 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-2008-2736 published?: CVE-2008-2736 was published on 2008-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_5500:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_5500:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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