CVE-2008-0457

Name: CVE-2008-0457
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-02-07T21:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0457 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the FileUpload class running on the Symantec LiveState Apache Tomcat server, as used by Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.0 and 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 11.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the FileUpload class running on the Symantec LiveState Apache Tomcat server, as used by Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.0 and 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.86%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Backupexec System Recovery	7.0
Symantec	Backupexec System Recovery	7.01

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0457?

How severe is CVE-2008-0457?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0457 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0457?

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Source: NVD / NIST