How severe is CVE-2008-3550?

CVE-2008-3550 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3550 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3550?

CVE-2008-3550 affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3550?

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

When was CVE-2008-3550 published?

CVE-2008-3550 was published on 2008-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3550

CVE-2008-3550 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Clearquest 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Rational Clearquest
Published: 2008-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The CQWeb login page in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information (page source code) via a combination of ?script? and ?/script? sequences in the id field, possibly related to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3550?: The CQWeb login page in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information (page source code) via a combination of ?script? and ?/script? sequences in the id field, possibly related to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2008-3550?: CVE-2008-3550 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3550 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3550?: CVE-2008-3550 affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3550?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3550 published?: CVE-2008-3550 was published on 2008-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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