CVE-2008-0961

Name: CVE-2008-0961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-04-14T16:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.92%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0961 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. EMV DiskXtender 6.20.060 has a hard-coded login and password, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the RPC interface.. EPSS estimates a 4.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EMV DiskXtender 6.20.060 has a hard-coded login and password, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the RPC interface.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.92%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emc	Diskxtender	6.20.060

References

http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=683Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/29778Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/44419Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28727Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019827Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1198/referencesBroken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41772Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=683Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/29778Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/44419Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28727Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019827Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1198/referencesBroken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41772Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0961?

EMV DiskXtender 6.20.060 has a hard-coded login and password, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the RPC interface.

How severe is CVE-2008-0961?

CVE-2008-0961 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0961?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-0961?

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Source: NVD / NIST