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CVE-2008-2139

6.5 · MEDIUM

The rootpw plugin in rPath Appliance Platform Agent 2 and 3 does not re-validate requests from a browser with a valid administrator session, including requests to change the password, which makes i…

Published May 12, 2008rpathCWE-264EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2008-2139 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rpath appliance_platform_agent. It was published on May 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The rootpw plugin in rPath Appliance Platform Agent 2 and 3 does not re-validate requests from a browser with a valid administrator session, including requests to change the password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to gain privileges and maintain control over the administrator account.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rpath. Update appliance_platform_agent to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0148Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42393Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42394Refwiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0148Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42393Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42394

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2139?

CVE-2008-2139 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rpath appliance_platform_agent. It was published on May 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-2139?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-2139?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rpath. Update appliance_platform_agent to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-2139?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-2139 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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