CVE-2008-1592

Name: CVE-2008-1592
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-03-31T23:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1592 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MQSeries 5.1 in IBM WebSphere MQ 5.1 through 5.3.1 on the HP NonStop and Tandem NSK platforms does not require mqm group membership for execution of administrative tasks, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via the runmqsc program, related to "Pathway panels.". EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MQSeries 5.1 in IBM WebSphere MQ 5.1 through 5.3.1 on the HP NonStop and Tandem NSK platforms does not require mqm group membership for execution of administrative tasks, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via the runmqsc program, related to "Pathway panels."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Mq	5.1
Ibm	Websphere Mq	5.3
Ibm	Websphere Mq	5.3.1

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1592?

How severe is CVE-2008-1592?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1592 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1592?

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Source: NVD / NIST