How severe is CVE-2008-5549?

CVE-2008-5549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5549 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-2008-5549?

CVE-2008-5549 primarily affects Sun Java System Portal 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-2008-5549?

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

When was CVE-2008-5549 published?

CVE-2008-5549 was published on 2008-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5549

CVE-2008-5549 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Portal Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sun Java System Portal Server
Published: 2008-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Sun Java Web Console components in Sun Java System Portal Server 7.1 and 7.2 allows remote attackers to access local files and read the product's configuration information via unknown vectors related to "access to secure files by ThemeServlet."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5549?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Sun Java Web Console components in Sun Java System Portal Server 7.1 and 7.2 allows remote attackers to access local files and read the product's configuration information via unknown vectors related to "access to secure files by ThemeServlet."
How severe is CVE-2008-5549?: CVE-2008-5549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5549 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-2008-5549?: CVE-2008-5549 primarily affects Sun Java System Portal 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-2008-5549?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5549 published?: CVE-2008-5549 was published on 2008-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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