How severe is CVE-2008-6706?

CVE-2008-6706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6706 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6706?

CVE-2008-6706 primarily affects Avaya Sip Enablement Services. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6706?

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-2008-6706 published?

CVE-2008-6706 was published on 2009-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6706

CVE-2008-6706 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avaya Sip Enablement Services 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Avaya Sip Enablement Services
Published: 2009-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Web management interface in Avaya SIP Enablement Services (SES) 3.x and 4.0, as used with Avaya Communication Manager 3.1.x, allow remote attackers to obtain (1) application server configuration, (2) database server configuration including encrypted passwords, (3) a system utility that decrypts "subscriber table passwords," (4) a system utility that decrypts database passwords, and (5) a system utility that encrypts "subscriber table passwords."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6706?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Web management interface in Avaya SIP Enablement Services (SES) 3.x and 4.0, as used with Avaya Communication Manager 3.1.x, allow remote attackers to obtain (1) application server configuration, (2) database server configuration including encrypted passwords, (3) a system utility that decrypts "subscriber table passwords," (4) a system utility that decrypts database passwords, and (5) a system utility that encrypts "subscriber table passwords."
How severe is CVE-2008-6706?: CVE-2008-6706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6706 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6706?: CVE-2008-6706 primarily affects Avaya Sip Enablement Services. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6706?: 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-2008-6706 published?: CVE-2008-6706 was published on 2009-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:avaya:sip_enablement_services:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:sip_enablement_services:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:sip_enablement_services:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:sip_enablement_services:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.4:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.4:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:3.1.5:sp0:*:*:*:*:*:*

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