CVE-2008-5549

Name: CVE-2008-5549
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-12T18:30:03.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5549 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the Sun Java Web Console components in Sun Java System Portal Server 7.1 and 7.2 allows remote attackers to access local files and read the product's configuration information via unknown vectors related to "access to secure files by ThemeServlet.". EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Sun Java Web Console components in Sun Java System Portal Server 7.1 and 7.2 allows remote attackers to access local files and read the product's configuration information via unknown vectors related to "access to secure files by ThemeServlet."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.29%

81.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Java System Portal Server	7.1
Sun	Java System Portal Server	7.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/33120Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021380
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-124301-12-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-138686-01-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-243886-1Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32770
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3408
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47256
http://secunia.com/advisories/33120Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021380
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-124301-12-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-138686-01-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-243886-1Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32770
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3408
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47256

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5549?

How severe is CVE-2008-5549?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5549 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5549?

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