HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-0457
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CVE-2008-0457

CWE-20Published: February 7, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the FileUpload class running on the Symantec LiveState Apache Tomcat server, as used by Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.0 and 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via unknown vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-0457 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-0457. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec1 product(s)
backupexec system recovery
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/297171.htm
PATCHhttp://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.02.04.html
PATCHhttp://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/297171.htm
PATCHhttp://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.02.04.html
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/28787
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0413
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/28787
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0413

All References (18)

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http://secunia.com/advisories/28787Vendor Advisory
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http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/297171.htmPatch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487688/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27487Exploit
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019303
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http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.02.04.htmlPatch
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0413Vendor Advisory
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-003.html
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5078
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28787Vendor Advisory
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http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/297171.htmPatch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487688/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27487Exploit
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019303
→
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.02.04.htmlPatch

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-0457
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 7, 2008

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-0457 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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