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CVE-2008-7253

4.3 · MEDIUM

The default configuration of the web server in IBM Lotus Domino Server, possibly 6.0 through 8.0, enables the HTTP TRACE method, which makes it easier for remote attackers to steal cookies and auth…

Published Jan 25, 2010ibmCWE-16EPSS 2.09%

Overview

CVE-2008-7253 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_domino_server. It was published on January 25, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The default configuration of the web server in IBM Lotus Domino Server, possibly 6.0 through 8.0, enables the HTTP TRACE method, which makes it easier for remote attackers to steal cookies and authentication credentials via a cross-site tracing (XST) attack, a related issue to CVE-2004-2763 and CVE-2005-3398.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update lotus_domino_server 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

Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg21201202Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/867593Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/AAMN-5K42VNRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/AAMN-5K42VTRefwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg21201202Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/867593Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/AAMN-5K42VNRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/AAMN-5K42VT

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7253?

CVE-2008-7253 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_domino_server. It was published on January 25, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-7253?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-7253?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update lotus_domino_server 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-2008-7253?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-7253 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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