CVE-2008-5118
CVE-2008-5118 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sun Java System Identity Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 through 6.0 SP4, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to inject frames from arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors, related to "frame injection."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5118?
- Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 through 6.0 SP4, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to inject frames from arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors, related to "frame injection."
- How severe is CVE-2008-5118?
- CVE-2008-5118 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5118 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5118?
- CVE-2008-5118 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-2008-5118?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-5118 published?
- CVE-2008-5118 was published on 2008-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/49769
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32606
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-243386-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32262
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021170
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3128
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46555
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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