How severe is CVE-2008-5315?

CVE-2008-5315 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5315 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5315?

CVE-2008-5315 affects Apple Iphone Configuration Web Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5315?

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-2008-5315 published?

CVE-2008-5315 was published on 2008-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5315

CVE-2008-5315 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Configuration Web Utility with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Apple Iphone Configuration Web Utility
Published: 2008-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface in Apple iPhone Configuration Web Utility 1.0 on Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5315?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface in Apple iPhone Configuration Web Utility 1.0 on Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-5315?: CVE-2008-5315 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5315 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5315?: CVE-2008-5315 affects Apple Iphone Configuration Web Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5315?: 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-2008-5315 published?: CVE-2008-5315 was published on 2008-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:iphone_configuration_web_utility:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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