Is CVE-2008-1242 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-1242, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-1242 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-1242 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-1242?

CVE-2008-1242 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2008-1242

CWE-264Published: March 10, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The control panel on the Belkin F5D7230-4 router with firmware 9.01.10 maintains authentication state by IP address, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by establishing a session from a source IP address of a previously authenticated user, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3802.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-1242 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-2008-1242. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.