How severe is CVE-2008-4545?

CVE-2008-4545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4545 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4545?

CVE-2008-4545 primarily affects Cisco Unity. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4545?

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

When was CVE-2008-4545 published?

CVE-2008-4545 was published on 2008-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4545

CVE-2008-4545 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unity with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Unity
Published: 2008-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Unity 4.x before 4.2(1)ES161, 5.x before 5.0(1)ES53, and 7.x before 7.0(2)ES8 uses weak permissions for the D:\CommServer\Reports directory, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in this directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4545?: Cisco Unity 4.x before 4.2(1)ES161, 5.x before 5.0(1)ES53, and 7.x before 7.0(2)ES8 uses weak permissions for the D:\CommServer\Reports directory, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in this directory.
How severe is CVE-2008-4545?: CVE-2008-4545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4545 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4545?: CVE-2008-4545 primarily affects Cisco Unity. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4545?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4545 published?: CVE-2008-4545 was published on 2008-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(3\):sr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(4\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(4\):sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(5\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.1\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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