How severe is CVE-2008-5709?

CVE-2008-5709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5709?

CVE-2008-5709 primarily affects Avaya Communication Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5709?

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-2008-5709 published?

CVE-2008-5709 was published on 2008-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5709

CVE-2008-5709 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Avaya Communication Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Avaya Communication Manager
Published: 2008-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the web management interface in Avaya Communication Manager (CM) 3.1 before 3.1.4 SP2, 4.0 before 4.0.3 SP1, and 5.0 before 5.0 SP3 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors in the (1) Set Static Routes and (2) Backup History components.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5709?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the web management interface in Avaya Communication Manager (CM) 3.1 before 3.1.4 SP2, 4.0 before 4.0.3 SP1, and 5.0 before 5.0 SP3 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors in the (1) Set Static Routes and (2) Backup History components.
How severe is CVE-2008-5709?: CVE-2008-5709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5709?: CVE-2008-5709 primarily affects Avaya Communication Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5709?: 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-2008-5709 published?: CVE-2008-5709 was published on 2008-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.4:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:4.0.1:sp15215:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:4.0.1:sp15500:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:5.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:5.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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