How severe is CVE-2008-6708?

CVE-2008-6708 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-6708 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6708?

CVE-2008-6708 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-2008-6708?

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-2008-6708 published?

CVE-2008-6708 was published on 2009-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6708

CVE-2008-6708 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Avaya Communication Manager
Published: 2009-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability 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 and 4.x, allows remote authenticated administrators to gain root privileges via unknown vectors related to configuration of "data viewing or restoring parameters."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6708?: Unspecified vulnerability 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 and 4.x, allows remote authenticated administrators to gain root privileges via unknown vectors related to configuration of "data viewing or restoring parameters."
How severe is CVE-2008-6708?: CVE-2008-6708 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-6708 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6708?: CVE-2008-6708 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-2008-6708?: 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-2008-6708 published?: CVE-2008-6708 was published on 2009-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:sip_enablement_services:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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