How severe is CVE-2008-3542?

CVE-2008-3542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3542?

CVE-2008-3542 affects Hp Insight Diagnostics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3542?

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-2008-3542 published?

CVE-2008-3542 was published on 2008-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3542

CVE-2008-3542 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Insight Diagnostics with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp Insight Diagnostics
Published: 2008-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Insight Diagnostics before 7.9.1.2402 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3542?: Unspecified vulnerability in HP Insight Diagnostics before 7.9.1.2402 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-3542?: CVE-2008-3542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3542?: CVE-2008-3542 affects Hp Insight Diagnostics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3542?: 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-2008-3542 published?: CVE-2008-3542 was published on 2008-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:insight_diagnostics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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