CVE-2008-0408 json
HTTP File Server (HFS) before 2.2c allows remote attackers to append arbitrary text to the log file by using the base64 representation of t…
published 2008-01-28 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0418
- cvss
- 6.4
- 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
HTTP File Server (HFS) before 2.2c allows remote attackers to append arbitrary text to the log file by using the base64 representation of this text during HTTP Basic Authentication.
Exploit prediction
1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- rejetto.com http://www.rejetto.com/hfs/?f=wn referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
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rejetto.com
/hfs/?f=wn
exploit
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/39876
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/486874/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/27423
vdb-entry
- syhunt.com /advisories/hfs-1-username.txt
- syhunt.com /advisories/hfshack.txt
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secunia.com
/advisories/28631
third-party-advisory
-
securityreason.com
/securityalert/3582
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0408
- NVD CVE-2008-0408
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