MEDIUM
CVE-2008-1291
CWE-200Published: March 24, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
ViewVC before 1.0.5 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to read files and list folders under the hidden CVSROOT folder.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-1291 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-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29176Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29460Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29176Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29460Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-1291
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 24, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-1291 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.