How severe is CVE-2008-3168?

CVE-2008-3168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3168 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-2008-3168?

CVE-2008-3168 primarily affects Empire Server. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3168?

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

When was CVE-2008-3168 published?

CVE-2008-3168 was published on 2008-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3168

CVE-2008-3168 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Empire Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Empire Server
Published: 2008-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The files utility in Empire Server before 4.3.15 discloses the world creation time, which makes it easier for attackers to determine the PRNG seed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3168?: The files utility in Empire Server before 4.3.15 discloses the world creation time, which makes it easier for attackers to determine the PRNG seed.
How severe is CVE-2008-3168?: CVE-2008-3168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3168 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-2008-3168?: CVE-2008-3168 primarily affects Empire Server. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3168?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3168 published?: CVE-2008-3168 was published on 2008-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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