How severe is CVE-2008-4505?

CVE-2008-4505 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-4505 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4505?

CVE-2008-4505 affects Ibm Lotus Quickr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4505?

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-2008-4505 published?

CVE-2008-4505 was published on 2008-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4505

CVE-2008-4505 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Quickr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Quickr
Published: 2008-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Lotus Quickr 8.1 before Fix pack 1 (8.1.0.1) might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a "nonstandard URL argument" to the OpenDocument command. NOTE: due to lack of details from the vendor, it is not clear whether this is a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4505?: Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Lotus Quickr 8.1 before Fix pack 1 (8.1.0.1) might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a "nonstandard URL argument" to the OpenDocument command. NOTE: due to lack of details from the vendor, it is not clear whether this is a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2008-4505?: CVE-2008-4505 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4505 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4505?: CVE-2008-4505 affects Ibm Lotus Quickr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4505?: 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-2008-4505 published?: CVE-2008-4505 was published on 2008-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_quickr:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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