How severe is CVE-2008-5158?

CVE-2008-5158 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5158 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5158?

CVE-2008-5158 affects Clientsoftware Wincome Mpd Total. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5158?

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-2008-5158 published?

CVE-2008-5158 was published on 2008-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5158

CVE-2008-5158 is a high-severity vulnerability in Clientsoftware Wincome Mpd Total with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Clientsoftware Wincome Mpd Total
Published: 2008-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Client Software WinCom LPD Total 3.0.2.623 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and perform administrative actions via vectors involving "simply skipping the auth stage."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5158?: Client Software WinCom LPD Total 3.0.2.623 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and perform administrative actions via vectors involving "simply skipping the auth stage."
How severe is CVE-2008-5158?: CVE-2008-5158 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5158 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5158?: CVE-2008-5158 affects Clientsoftware Wincome Mpd Total. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5158?: 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-2008-5158 published?: CVE-2008-5158 was published on 2008-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:clientsoftware:wincome_mpd_total:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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