How severe is CVE-2008-2945?

CVE-2008-2945 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2945 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2945?

CVE-2008-2945 primarily affects Sun Java System Access Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2945?

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-2008-2945 published?

CVE-2008-2945 was published on 2008-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2945

CVE-2008-2945 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Access Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sun Java System Access Manager
Published: 2008-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sun Java System Access Manager 6.3 through 7.1 and Sun Java System Identity Server 6.1 and 6.2 do not properly process XSLT stylesheets in XSLT transforms in XML signatures, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted stylesheet, a related issue to CVE-2007-3715, CVE-2007-3716, and CVE-2007-4289.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2945?: Sun Java System Access Manager 6.3 through 7.1 and Sun Java System Identity Server 6.1 and 6.2 do not properly process XSLT stylesheets in XSLT transforms in XML signatures, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted stylesheet, a related issue to CVE-2007-3715, CVE-2007-3716, and CVE-2007-4289.
How severe is CVE-2008-2945?: CVE-2008-2945 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2945 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2945?: CVE-2008-2945 primarily affects Sun Java System Access Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2945?: 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-2008-2945 published?: CVE-2008-2945 was published on 2008-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_server:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_server:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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