CVE-2008-2138

Name: CVE-2008-2138
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-05-12T16:20:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2138 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Oracle Application Server (OracleAS) Portal 10g allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read the contents of /dav_portal/portal/ by sending a request containing a trailing "%0A" (encoded line feed), then using the session ID that is generated from that request. NOTE: as of 20080512, Oracle has not commented on the accuracy of this report.. EPSS estimates a 15.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Oracle Application Server (OracleAS) Portal 10g allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read the contents of /dav_portal/portal/ by sending a request containing a trailing "%0A" (encoded line feed), then using the session ID that is generated from that request. NOTE: as of 20080512, Oracle has not commented on the accuracy of this report.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.51%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Application Server Portal	10g

References

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2138?

How severe is CVE-2008-2138?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2138 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2138?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST