How severe is CVE-2008-4646?

CVE-2008-4646 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-4646 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4646?

CVE-2008-4646 affects Websense Enterpise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4646?

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

When was CVE-2008-4646 published?

CVE-2008-4646 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4646

CVE-2008-4646 is a low-severity vulnerability in Websense Enterpise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Websense Enterpise
Published: 2008-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Websense Reporter Module in Websense Enterprise 6.3.2 stores the SQL database system administrator password in plaintext in CreateDbInstall.log, which allows local users to gain privileges to the database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4646?: The Websense Reporter Module in Websense Enterprise 6.3.2 stores the SQL database system administrator password in plaintext in CreateDbInstall.log, which allows local users to gain privileges to the database.
How severe is CVE-2008-4646?: CVE-2008-4646 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-4646 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4646?: CVE-2008-4646 affects Websense Enterpise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4646?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4646 published?: CVE-2008-4646 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:websense:enterpise:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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