How severe is CVE-2008-5857?

CVE-2008-5857 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5857 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5857?

CVE-2008-5857 primarily affects Knowledgetree Document Management. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5857?

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

When was CVE-2008-5857 published?

CVE-2008-5857 was published on 2009-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5857

CVE-2008-5857 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Knowledgetree Document Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Knowledgetree Document Management
Published: 2009-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The DropDocuments plugin in KnowledgeTree before 3.5.4a allows remote authenticated users to gain administrative privileges via a certain sequence of "browse documents" and dashboard requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5857?: The DropDocuments plugin in KnowledgeTree before 3.5.4a allows remote authenticated users to gain administrative privileges via a certain sequence of "browse documents" and dashboard requests.
How severe is CVE-2008-5857?: CVE-2008-5857 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5857 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5857?: CVE-2008-5857 primarily affects Knowledgetree Document Management. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5857?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5857 published?: CVE-2008-5857 was published on 2009-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.0.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.0.3b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.4a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.5.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.5.2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.5.2c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:knowledgetree_document_management:knowledgetree_document_management:3.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*