HIGH
CVE-2008-5116
CWE-22Published: November 18, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in idm/includes/helpServer.jsp in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 through 6.0 SP4, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files in the filesystem of the IDM server via directory traversal sequences in the ext parameter.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-5116 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
sun1 product(s)
java system identity manager
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32606Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-243386-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3128Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32606Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-243386-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-5116
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 18, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-5116 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.