How severe is CVE-2008-3236?

CVE-2008-3236 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3236 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3236?

CVE-2008-3236 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-2008-3236?

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

When was CVE-2008-3236 published?

CVE-2008-3236 was published on 2008-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3236

CVE-2008-3236 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2008-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Wsadmin in the System Management/Repository component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1 before 5.1.1.19 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors related to "previously encrypted properties" that are not encrypted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3236?: Unspecified vulnerability in Wsadmin in the System Management/Repository component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1 before 5.1.1.19 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors related to "previously encrypted properties" that are not encrypted.
How severe is CVE-2008-3236?: CVE-2008-3236 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3236 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3236?: CVE-2008-3236 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-2008-3236?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3236 published?: CVE-2008-3236 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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