CVE-2008-5116

Name: CVE-2008-5116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-18T00:30:00.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5116 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in idm/includes/helpServer.jsp in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 through 6.0 SP4, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files in the filesystem of the IDM server via directory traversal sequences in the ext parameter.. EPSS estimates a 4.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in idm/includes/helpServer.jsp in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 through 6.0 SP4, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files in the filesystem of the IDM server via directory traversal sequences in the ext parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.03%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Java System Identity Manager	6.0
Sun	Java System Identity Manager	7.0
Sun	Java System Identity Manager	7.1

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5116?

How severe is CVE-2008-5116?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5116 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5116?

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Source: NVD / NIST