How severe is CVE-2008-5438?

CVE-2008-5438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5438?

CVE-2008-5438 primarily affects Oracle Application Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5438?

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

When was CVE-2008-5438 published?

CVE-2008-5438 was published on 2009-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5438

CVE-2008-5438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Server 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% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Application Server
Published: 2009-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Portal component in Oracle Application Server 10.1.2.3 and 10.1.4.2 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5438?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Portal component in Oracle Application Server 10.1.2.3 and 10.1.4.2 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-5438?: CVE-2008-5438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5438?: CVE-2008-5438 primarily affects Oracle Application Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5438?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5438 published?: CVE-2008-5438 was published on 2009-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_server:10.1.2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_server:10.1.4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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