CVE-2008-4000
CVE-2008-4000 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jd Edwards Enterpriseone with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Jd Edwards Enterpriseone
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the PeopleTools component in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.48.18 and 8.49.14 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the Oracle October 2008 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue allows bypass of the lockout mechanism using brute force guessing of credentials and a response discrepancy information leak when the password is correct.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4000?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the PeopleTools component in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.48.18 and 8.49.14 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the Oracle October 2008 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue allows bypass of the lockout mechanism using brute force guessing of credentials and a response discrepancy information leak when the password is correct.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4000?
- CVE-2008-4000 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4000 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4000?
- CVE-2008-4000 primarily affects Oracle Jd Edwards Enterpriseone. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4000?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-4000 published?
- CVE-2008-4000 was published on 2008-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32291
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2008-100299.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497543/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021055
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2825
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45902
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:jdedwards:enterpriseone:8.48.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jd_edwards_enterpriseone:8.49.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise:8.48.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_peopletools:8.49.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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