How severe is CVE-2008-3235?

CVE-2008-3235 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3235 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3235?

CVE-2008-3235 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3235?

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-2008-3235 published?

CVE-2008-3235 was published on 2008-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3235

CVE-2008-3235 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2008-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the PropFilePasswordEncoder utility in the Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1 before 5.1.1.19 has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3235?: Unspecified vulnerability in the PropFilePasswordEncoder utility in the Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1 before 5.1.1.19 has unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-3235?: CVE-2008-3235 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3235 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3235?: CVE-2008-3235 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3235?: 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-2008-3235 published?: CVE-2008-3235 was published on 2008-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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