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CVE-2008-2139

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.5 EPSS 0.36%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-05-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2008-2139
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.5
EPSS
0.36%

Original NVD 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.