Is CVE-2008-0229 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2008-0229 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2008-0229 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-0229 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-0229?

CVE-2008-0229 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2008-0229

CWE-287Published: January 10, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The telnet service in LevelOne WBR-3460 4-Port ADSL 2/2+ Wireless Modem Router with firmware 1.00.11 and 1.00.12 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers on the local or wireless network to obtain administrative access.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-0229 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.