How severe is CVE-2008-7253?

CVE-2008-7253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-7253 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-2008-7253?

CVE-2008-7253 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Domino Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7253?

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

When was CVE-2008-7253 published?

CVE-2008-7253 was published on 2010-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7253

CVE-2008-7253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Domino Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Domino Server
Published: 2010-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of the web server in IBM Lotus Domino Server, possibly 6.0 through 8.0, enables the HTTP TRACE method, which makes it easier for remote attackers to steal cookies and authentication credentials via a cross-site tracing (XST) attack, a related issue to CVE-2004-2763 and CVE-2005-3398.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7253?: The default configuration of the web server in IBM Lotus Domino Server, possibly 6.0 through 8.0, enables the HTTP TRACE method, which makes it easier for remote attackers to steal cookies and authentication credentials via a cross-site tracing (XST) attack, a related issue to CVE-2004-2763 and CVE-2005-3398.
How severe is CVE-2008-7253?: CVE-2008-7253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7253 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-2008-7253?: CVE-2008-7253 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Domino Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7253 published?: CVE-2008-7253 was published on 2010-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino_server:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino_server:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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