How severe is CVE-2008-5550?

CVE-2008-5550 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5550 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5550?

CVE-2008-5550 primarily affects Sun Java Web Console. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5550?

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

When was CVE-2008-5550 published?

CVE-2008-5550 was published on 2008-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5550

CVE-2008-5550 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java Web Console 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% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Java Web Console
Published: 2008-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in console/faces/jsp/login/BeginLogin.jsp in Sun Java Web Console 3.0.2 through 3.0.5 and Solaris 10 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the redirect_url parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5550?: Open redirect vulnerability in console/faces/jsp/login/BeginLogin.jsp in Sun Java Web Console 3.0.2 through 3.0.5 and Solaris 10 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the redirect_url parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5550?: CVE-2008-5550 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5550 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5550?: CVE-2008-5550 primarily affects Sun Java Web Console. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5550?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5550 published?: CVE-2008-5550 was published on 2008-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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