CVE-2008-5550

Name: CVE-2008-5550
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-12T18:30:03.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.92%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5550 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Open redirect vulnerability in console/faces/jsp/login/BeginLogin.jsp in Sun Java Web Console 3.0.2 through 3.0.5 and Solaris 10 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the redirect_url parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in console/faces/jsp/login/BeginLogin.jsp in Sun Java Web Console 3.0.2 through 3.0.5 and Solaris 10 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the redirect_url parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.92%

77.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Java Web Console	3.0.2
Sun	Java Web Console	3.0.3
Sun	Java Web Console	3.0.4
Sun	Java Web Console	3.0.5
Sun	Solaris	10
Sun	Sunos	5.10

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5550?

How severe is CVE-2008-5550?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5550 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5550?

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Source: NVD / NIST