How severe is CVE-2008-7161?

CVE-2008-7161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-7161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7161?

CVE-2008-7161 affects Fortinet Fortigate-1000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7161?

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-2008-7161 published?

CVE-2008-7161 was published on 2009-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7161

CVE-2008-7161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortigate-1000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Fortinet Fortigate-1000
Published: 2009-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Fortinet FortiGuard Fortinet FortiGate-1000 3.00 build 040075,070111 allows remote attackers to bypass URL filtering via fragmented GET or POST requests that use HTTP/1.0 without the Host header. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2005-3058.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7161?: Fortinet FortiGuard Fortinet FortiGate-1000 3.00 build 040075,070111 allows remote attackers to bypass URL filtering via fragmented GET or POST requests that use HTTP/1.0 without the Host header. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2005-3058.
How severe is CVE-2008-7161?: CVE-2008-7161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-7161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7161?: CVE-2008-7161 affects Fortinet Fortigate-1000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7161?: 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-2008-7161 published?: CVE-2008-7161 was published on 2009-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:fortinet:fortigate-1000:3.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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