CVE-2008-2027
CWE-200Published: April 30, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Open redirect vulnerability in WebID/IISWebAgentIF.dll in RSA Authentication Agent 5.3.0.258 for Web for IIS, when accessed via certain browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via an ftp URL in the url parameter to a Redirect action.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-2027 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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-2027 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts