How severe is CVE-2008-4296?

CVE-2008-4296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4296?

CVE-2008-4296 affects Cisco Linksys Wrt350n. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4296?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-4296 published?

CVE-2008-4296 was published on 2008-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4296

CVE-2008-4296 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Linksys Wrt350n with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Linksys Wrt350n
Published: 2008-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Cisco Linksys WRT350N with firmware 1.0.3.7 has "admin" as its default password for the "admin" account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4296?: The Cisco Linksys WRT350N with firmware 1.0.3.7 has "admin" as its default password for the "admin" account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.
How severe is CVE-2008-4296?: CVE-2008-4296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4296?: CVE-2008-4296 affects Cisco Linksys Wrt350n. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-4296 published?: CVE-2008-4296 was published on 2008-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:linksys_wrt350n:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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