CVE-2008-3059
CVE-2008-3059 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Octeth Oempro with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-255.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-255
- Affected product: Octeth Oempro
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
member/settings_account.php in Octeth Oempro 3.5.5.1, and possibly other versions before 4, uses cleartext to transmit a password entered in the FormValue_Password field, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network, related to the "Settings - Account Information" tab.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3059?
- member/settings_account.php in Octeth Oempro 3.5.5.1, and possibly other versions before 4, uses cleartext to transmit a password entered in the FormValue_Password field, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network, related to the "Settings - Account Information" tab.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3059?
- CVE-2008-3059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3059 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-3059?
- CVE-2008-3059 affects Octeth Oempro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3059?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-3059 published?
- CVE-2008-3059 was published on 2008-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://octeth.com/blog/category/oempro4/
- http://osvdb.org/ref/50/oempro.txt
- http://www.osvdb.org/50324
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47115
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:octeth:oempro:3.5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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