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CVE-2008-5411

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7 before 7.0.0.1 sends SSL traffic over "unsecured TCP," which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Severity
Medium 5.0
Published
10 Dec 2008
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
1.4% in the next 30 daysHigher than 73% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
CWE-310
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
IBM WebSphere Application ServerServers and applications · cpe:a:ibm:websphere_application_server
  • Every version up to 7.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5411
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-5411