CVE-2008-5645
CVE-2008-5645 is a high-severity vulnerability in Orb Networks Orb 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-22.
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-22
- Affected product: Orb Networks Orb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the media server in Orb Networks Orb before 2.01.0022 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in an HTTP GET request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5645?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in the media server in Orb Networks Orb before 2.01.0022 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in an HTTP GET request.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5645?
- CVE-2008-5645 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5645 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-2008-5645?
- CVE-2008-5645 primarily affects Orb Networks Orb. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5645?
- 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-2008-5645 published?
- CVE-2008-5645 was published on 2008-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=122606860208526&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32592
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4773
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32187
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3082
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46461
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.00.0930:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.00.0989:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.0.1014:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.00.1014:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.00.1084:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.01.0008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.01.0013:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.01.0015:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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