How severe is CVE-2008-4560?

CVE-2008-4560 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-4560 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4560?

CVE-2008-4560 primarily affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4560?

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-2008-4560 published?

CVE-2008-4560 was published on 2009-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4560

CVE-2008-4560 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Openview Network Node Manager 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Hp Openview Network Node Manager
Published: 2009-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) a crafted request to the nnmRptConfig.exe CGI program, which reveals the pathname of log directories; or (2) a crafted parameter in a request to the ovlaunch.exe CGI program, which reveals configuration details. NOTE: this issue may be partially covered by CVE-2009-0205.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4560?: HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) a crafted request to the nnmRptConfig.exe CGI program, which reveals the pathname of log directories; or (2) a crafted parameter in a request to the ovlaunch.exe CGI program, which reveals configuration details. NOTE: this issue may be partially covered by CVE-2009-0205.
How severe is CVE-2008-4560?: CVE-2008-4560 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4560 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4560?: CVE-2008-4560 primarily affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4560?: 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-2008-4560 published?: CVE-2008-4560 was published on 2009-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:-:hp-ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:-:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:-:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:-:hp-ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:-:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:-:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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