CVE-2008-5413

Name: CVE-2008-5413
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-10T00:30:00.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5413 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PerfServlet in the PMI/Performance Tools component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7 before 7.0.0.1 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the (1) systemout.log and (2) ffdc files. NOTE: this is probably a duplicate of CVE-2009-0434.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PerfServlet in the PMI/Performance Tools component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7 before 7.0.0.1 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the (1) systemout.log and (2) ffdc files. NOTE: this is probably a duplicate of CVE-2009-0434.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	<= 7.0

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27014463Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK63886
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32679Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3370Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0423Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27014463Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK63886
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32679Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3370Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0423Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5413?

How severe is CVE-2008-5413?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5413 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5413?

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