How severe is CVE-2008-3425?

CVE-2008-3425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3425 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3425?

CVE-2008-3425 primarily affects Sun Java System Web Server Plugin. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3425?

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

When was CVE-2008-3425 published?

CVE-2008-3425 was published on 2008-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3425

CVE-2008-3425 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Server Plugin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Sun Java System Web Server Plugin
Published: 2008-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 plugin in Sun N1 Service Provisioning System (SPS) 5.2 and 6.0 allows remote authenticated SPS users to gain administrative access to the web server via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3425?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 plugin in Sun N1 Service Provisioning System (SPS) 5.2 and 6.0 allows remote authenticated SPS users to gain administrative access to the web server via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-3425?: CVE-2008-3425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3425 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3425?: CVE-2008-3425 primarily affects Sun Java System Web Server Plugin. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3425?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3425 published?: CVE-2008-3425 was published on 2008-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server_plugin:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:n1_service_provisioning_system:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:n1_service_provisioning_system:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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