How severe is CVE-2008-4807?

CVE-2008-4807 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-4807 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4807?

CVE-2008-4807 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Connections. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4807?

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

When was CVE-2008-4807 published?

CVE-2008-4807 was published on 2008-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4807

CVE-2008-4807 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Connections 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% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Connections
Published: 2008-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Lotus Connections 2.x before 2.0.1 stores the password for the administrative user in the trace.log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4807?: IBM Lotus Connections 2.x before 2.0.1 stores the password for the administrative user in the trace.log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-4807?: CVE-2008-4807 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-4807 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4807?: CVE-2008-4807 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Connections. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4807?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4807 published?: CVE-2008-4807 was published on 2008-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_connections:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_connections:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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