CVE-2008-6710
CVE-2008-6710 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:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Web administration interface in Avaya Communication Manager 3.1.x before CM 3.1.4 SP2 and 4.0.x before 4.0.3 SP1 allows remote authenticated administrators to gain root privileges via unknown vectors related to "configuring data viewing or restoring credentials."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-6710?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the Web administration interface in Avaya Communication Manager 3.1.x before CM 3.1.4 SP2 and 4.0.x before 4.0.3 SP1 allows remote authenticated administrators to gain root privileges via unknown vectors related to "configuring data viewing or restoring credentials."
- How severe is CVE-2008-6710?
- CVE-2008-6710 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-6710 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-2008-6710?
- CVE-2008-6710 primarily affects Avaya Communication Manager. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-6710?
- 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-2008-6710 published?
- CVE-2008-6710 was published on 2009-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30799
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-270.htm
- http://www.osvdb.org/46582
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29939
- http://www.voipshield.com/research-details.php?id=79
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1944/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43386
Affected products (11)
- 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: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:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:4.0.2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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