CVE-2008-0457 describes an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the FileUpload class of the Symantec LiveState Apache Tomcat server, affecting Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager versions 7.0 and 7.0.1. This critical vulnerability allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files, leading to complete compromise of the system. With a CVSS score of 10.0, it poses a severe risk with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA KEV, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.01CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backupexec_system_recovery:7.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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