How severe is CVE-2008-3003?

CVE-2008-3003 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3003 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3003?

CVE-2008-3003 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3003?

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

When was CVE-2008-3003 published?

CVE-2008-3003 was published on 2008-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3003

CVE-2008-3003 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Office
Published: 2008-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Gold and SP1 does not properly delete the PWD (password) string from connections.xml when a .xlsx file is configured not to save the remote data session password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information and obtain access to a remote data source, aka the "Excel Credential Caching Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3003?: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Gold and SP1 does not properly delete the PWD (password) string from connections.xml when a .xlsx file is configured not to save the remote data session password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information and obtain access to a remote data source, aka the "Excel Credential Caching Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2008-3003?: CVE-2008-3003 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3003 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3003?: CVE-2008-3003 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3003?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3003 published?: CVE-2008-3003 was published on 2008-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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