How severe is CVE-2008-7261?

CVE-2008-7261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-7261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7261?

CVE-2008-7261 primarily affects Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7261?

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

When was CVE-2008-7261 published?

CVE-2008-7261 was published on 2010-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7261

CVE-2008-7261 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine
Published: 2010-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Workplace (aka WP) component in IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine (P8AE) 3.5.1 before 3.5.1-010 records DEBUG messages containing user credentials in the log4j.xml file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7261?: The Workplace (aka WP) component in IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine (P8AE) 3.5.1 before 3.5.1-010 records DEBUG messages containing user credentials in the log4j.xml file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
How severe is CVE-2008-7261?: CVE-2008-7261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-7261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7261?: CVE-2008-7261 primarily affects Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7261 published?: CVE-2008-7261 was published on 2010-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://download2.boulder.ibm.com/sar/CMA/IMA/00yrk/0/readme-ae351-021.htm

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:008:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:009:*:*:*:*:*:*

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