How severe is CVE-2008-5327?

CVE-2008-5327 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5327 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5327?

CVE-2008-5327 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5327?

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

When was CVE-2008-5327 published?

CVE-2008-5327 was published on 2008-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5327

CVE-2008-5327 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Clearquest with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Rational Clearquest
Published: 2008-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ClearQuest Maintenance Tool in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7 before 7.1 stores the database password in cleartext in an object in a ClearQuest connection profile or export file, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by locating the password object within the object tree.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5327?: The ClearQuest Maintenance Tool in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7 before 7.1 stores the database password in cleartext in an object in a ClearQuest connection profile or export file, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by locating the password object within the object tree.
How severe is CVE-2008-5327?: CVE-2008-5327 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5327 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5327?: CVE-2008-5327 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5327?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5327 published?: CVE-2008-5327 was published on 2008-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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