CVE-2008-7274
CVE-2008-7274 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.0.9, when the JAAS Login functionality is enabled, allows attackers to perform an internal application hashtable login by (1) not providing a password or (2) providing an empty password.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-7274?
- IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.0.9, when the JAAS Login functionality is enabled, allows attackers to perform an internal application hashtable login by (1) not providing a password or (2) providing an empty password.
- How severe is CVE-2008-7274?
- CVE-2008-7274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-7274 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-7274?
- CVE-2008-7274 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-7274?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-7274 published?
- CVE-2008-7274 was published on 2011-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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