Unscored severity · published May 12, 2008
CVE-2008-2139
The rootpw plugin in rPath Appliance Platform Agent 2 and 3 does not re-validate requests from a browser with a valid administrator session, including requests to change the…
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CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The rootpw plugin in rPath Appliance Platform Agent 2 and 3 does not re-validate requests from a browser with a valid administrator session, including requests to change the password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to gain privileges and maintain control over the administrator account.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 30% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AP
Appliance Platform Agent · Rpath
2; 3 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-2139
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-2139
wiki.rpath.com
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0148
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42393
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42394
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