How severe is CVE-2008-5420?

CVE-2008-5420 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5420 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5420?

CVE-2008-5420 primarily affects Emc Control Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5420?

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-2008-5420 published?

CVE-2008-5420 was published on 2008-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5420

CVE-2008-5420 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Control Center 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Emc Control Center
Published: 2008-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The SAN Manager Master Agent service (aka msragent.exe) in EMC Control Center before 6.1 does not properly authenticate SST_SENDFILE requests, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5420?: The SAN Manager Master Agent service (aka msragent.exe) in EMC Control Center before 6.1 does not properly authenticate SST_SENDFILE requests, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2008-5420?: CVE-2008-5420 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5420 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5420?: CVE-2008-5420 primarily affects Emc Control Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5420?: 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-2008-5420 published?: CVE-2008-5420 was published on 2008-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:control_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:control_center:5.2:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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