How severe is CVE-2008-2824?

CVE-2008-2824 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2824 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2824?

CVE-2008-2824 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2824?

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-2008-2824 published?

CVE-2008-2824 was published on 2008-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2824

CVE-2008-2824 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xerox Workcentre with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Xerox Workcentre
Published: 2008-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Extensible Interface Platform in Web Services in Xerox WorkCentre 7655, 7665, and 7675 allows remote attackers to make configuration changes via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2824?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Extensible Interface Platform in Web Services in Xerox WorkCentre 7655, 7665, and 7675 allows remote attackers to make configuration changes via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2824?: CVE-2008-2824 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2824 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2824?: CVE-2008-2824 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2824?: 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-2008-2824 published?: CVE-2008-2824 was published on 2008-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:7655:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:7665:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:7675:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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