CVE-2008-0068 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) versions 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53, specifically within the OpenView5.exe component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the affected system by manipulating the "Action" parameter with directory traversal sequences. With a CVSS score of 5.0, this vulnerability is moderately severe, requiring no authentication and having low attack complexity, but only impacting confidentiality. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit is available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.51CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.53CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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