How severe is CVE-2008-3289?

CVE-2008-3289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2008-3289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3289?

CVE-2008-3289 affects Storcentric Retrospect Backup Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3289?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-3289 published?

CVE-2008-3289 was published on 2008-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3289

CVE-2008-3289 is a high-severity vulnerability in Storcentric Retrospect Backup Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Storcentric Retrospect Backup Client
Published: 2008-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Client 7.5.116 sends the password hash in cleartext at an unspecified point, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3289?: EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Client 7.5.116 sends the password hash in cleartext at an unspecified point, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted packet.
How severe is CVE-2008-3289?: CVE-2008-3289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2008-3289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3289?: CVE-2008-3289 affects Storcentric Retrospect Backup Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3289?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-3289 published?: CVE-2008-3289 was published on 2008-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:storcentric:retrospect_backup_client:7.5.116:*:*:*:*:-:*:*

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