How severe is CVE-2008-5518?

CVE-2008-5518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5518?

CVE-2008-5518 primarily affects Apache Geronimo. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5518?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-5518 published?

CVE-2008-5518 was published on 2009-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5518

CVE-2008-5518 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Geronimo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 36% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Apache Geronimo
Published: 2009-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 on Windows allow remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in the (1) group, (2) artifact, (3) version, or (4) fileType parameter to console/portal//Services/Repository (aka the Services/Repository portlet); the (5) createDB parameter to console/portal/Embedded DB/DB Manager (aka the Embedded DB/DB Manager portlet); or the (6) filename parameter to the createKeystore script in the Security/Keystores portlet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5518?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 on Windows allow remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in the (1) group, (2) artifact, (3) version, or (4) fileType parameter to console/portal//Services/Repository (aka the Services/Repository portlet); the (5) createDB parameter to console/portal/Embedded DB/DB Manager (aka the Embedded DB/DB Manager portlet); or the (6) filename parameter to the createKeystore script in the Security/Keystores portlet.
How severe is CVE-2008-5518?: CVE-2008-5518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5518 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5518?: CVE-2008-5518 primarily affects Apache Geronimo. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5518?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-5518 published?: CVE-2008-5518 was published on 2009-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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