CVE-2008-5116 is a directory traversal vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager versions 6.0 through 7.1. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the IDM server's filesystem by manipulating the 'ext' parameter in the helpServer.jsp component. With a CVSS score of 7.8, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector and complete confidentiality impact. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:6.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:6.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:6.0:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
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