How severe is CVE-2008-5563?

CVE-2008-5563 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5563 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-2008-5563?

CVE-2008-5563 primarily affects Aruba Networks Aruba Mobility Controller. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5563?

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-2008-5563 published?

CVE-2008-5563 was published on 2008-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5563

CVE-2008-5563 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aruba Networks Aruba Mobility Controller 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Aruba Networks Aruba Mobility Controller
Published: 2008-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Aruba Mobility Controller 2.4.8.x-FIPS, 2.5.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x, 3.3.1.x, and 3.3.2.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via a malformed Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) frame.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5563?: Aruba Mobility Controller 2.4.8.x-FIPS, 2.5.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x, 3.3.1.x, and 3.3.2.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via a malformed Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) frame.
How severe is CVE-2008-5563?: CVE-2008-5563 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5563 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-2008-5563?: CVE-2008-5563 primarily affects Aruba Networks Aruba Mobility Controller. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5563?: 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-2008-5563 published?: CVE-2008-5563 was published on 2008-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:o:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.4.8:*:fips:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.4.8.5:*:fips:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.4.8.6:*:fips:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.4.8.11:*:fips:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.5.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.5.4.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.5.4.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.5.4.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.5.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controllers:3.1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:aruba_mobility_controller:3.1.1.0:*:fips:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:aruba_mobility_controller:3.1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:aruba_mobility_controller:3.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:aruba_mobility_controller:3.3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:aruba_mobility_controller:3.3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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