CVE-2008-6797 json
The server in Mitel NuPoint Messenger R11 and R3 sends usernames and passwords in cleartext to Exchange servers, which allows remote attack…
published 2009-05-07 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-6757
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The server in Mitel NuPoint Messenger R11 and R3 sends usernames and passwords in cleartext to Exchange servers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
Exploit prediction
1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.8 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-310 Cryptographic Issues
References
-
mitel.com
/resources/NuPoint_and_Exchange.pdf
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/34847
vdb-entry
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/576996
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-6797
- NVD CVE-2008-6797
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