CVE-2008-5327

Name: CVE-2008-5327
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-05T00:30:00.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5327 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ClearQuest Maintenance Tool in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7 before 7.1 stores the database password in cleartext in an object in a ClearQuest connection profile or export file, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by locating the password object within the object tree.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ClearQuest Maintenance Tool in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7 before 7.1 stores the database password in cleartext in an object in a ClearQuest connection profile or export file, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by locating the password object within the object tree.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.0
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.0.0.0
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.0.0.1
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.0.0.2
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.0.0.3
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.0.1
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.0.1.1
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.0.1.2
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.0.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/32847Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK65908Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46995
http://secunia.com/advisories/32847Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK65908Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46995

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5327?

How severe is CVE-2008-5327?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5327 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5327?

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