How severe is CVE-2008-5115?

CVE-2008-5115 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5115 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5115?

CVE-2008-5115 primarily affects Sun Java System Identity Manager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5115?

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

When was CVE-2008-5115 published?

CVE-2008-5115 was published on 2008-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5115

CVE-2008-5115 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Sun Java System Identity Manager
Published: 2008-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 through 6.0 SP4, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that update the password via idm/admin/changeself.jsp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5115?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 through 6.0 SP4, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that update the password via idm/admin/changeself.jsp.
How severe is CVE-2008-5115?: CVE-2008-5115 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5115 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5115?: CVE-2008-5115 primarily affects Sun Java System Identity Manager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5115?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5115 published?: CVE-2008-5115 was published on 2008-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:6.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:6.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:6.0:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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