CVE-2008-3538

CVE-2008-3538 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Enterprise Discovery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Enterprise Discovery 2.0 through 2.52 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors. NOTE: the initial description of this CVE was inadvertently associated with libxml2, but it should be for HP Enterprise Discovery.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3538?
Unspecified vulnerability in HP Enterprise Discovery 2.0 through 2.52 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors. NOTE: the initial description of this CVE was inadvertently associated with libxml2, but it should be for HP Enterprise Discovery.
How severe is CVE-2008-3538?
CVE-2008-3538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3538 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3538?
CVE-2008-3538 primarily affects Hp Enterprise Discovery. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3538?
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-2008-3538 published?
CVE-2008-3538 was published on 2008-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)