HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-5422
HIGH

CVE-2008-5422

CWE-264Published: December 11, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Sun Sun Ray Server Software 3.1 through 4.0 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to discover the Sun Ray administration password, and obtain admin access to the Data Store and Administration GUI, via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-5422 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
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

novell1 product(s)
suse linux enterprise server
Red Hat1 product(s)
enterprise linux
sun3 product(s)
ray server softwaresolarisjava desktop system
Source: NVD CPE · 12 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (16)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-5422
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 11, 2008

Related CVEs (CWE-264)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2008-5422 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.