How severe is CVE-2008-4032?

CVE-2008-4032 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-4032 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4032?

CVE-2008-4032 primarily affects Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4032?

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-2008-4032 published?

CVE-2008-4032 was published on 2008-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4032

CVE-2008-4032 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 48% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 48% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server
Published: 2008-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Gold and SP1 and Microsoft Search Server 2008 do not properly perform authentication and authorization for administrative functions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server load), obtain sensitive information, and "create scripts that would run in the context of the site" via requests to administrative URIs, aka "Access Control Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4032?: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Gold and SP1 and Microsoft Search Server 2008 do not properly perform authentication and authorization for administrative functions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server load), obtain sensitive information, and "create scripts that would run in the context of the site" via requests to administrative URIs, aka "Access Control Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2008-4032?: CVE-2008-4032 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4032 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4032?: CVE-2008-4032 primarily affects Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4032?: 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-2008-4032 published?: CVE-2008-4032 was published on 2008-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_sharepoint_server:2007:*:x32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_sharepoint_server:2007:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_sharepoint_server:2007:sp1:x32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office_sharepoint_server:2007:sp1:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:search_server:2008:*:x32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:search_server:2008:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*

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