How severe is CVE-2008-3815?

CVE-2008-3815 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3815 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3815?

CVE-2008-3815 primarily affects Cisco Asa 5500. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3815?

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

When was CVE-2008-3815 published?

CVE-2008-3815 was published on 2008-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3815

CVE-2008-3815 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Asa 5500 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Asa 5500
Published: 2008-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances 7.0 before 7.0(8)3, 7.1 before 7.1(2)78, 7.2 before 7.2(4)16, 8.0 before 8.0(4)6, and 8.1 before 8.1(1)13, when configured as a VPN using Microsoft Windows NT Domain authentication, allows remote attackers to bypass VPN authentication via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3815?: Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 Series and PIX Security Appliances 7.0 before 7.0(8)3, 7.1 before 7.1(2)78, 7.2 before 7.2(4)16, 8.0 before 8.0(4)6, and 8.1 before 8.1(1)13, when configured as a VPN using Microsoft Windows NT Domain authentication, allows remote attackers to bypass VPN authentication via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-3815?: CVE-2008-3815 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3815 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3815?: CVE-2008-3815 primarily affects Cisco Asa 5500. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3815?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3815 published?: CVE-2008-3815 was published on 2008-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asa_5500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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