CRITICAL
CVE-2008-5709
CWE-20Published: December 24, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the web management interface in Avaya Communication Manager (CM) 3.1 before 3.1.4 SP2, 4.0 before 4.0.3 SP1, and 5.0 before 5.0 SP3 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors in the (1) Set Static Routes and (2) Backup History components.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-5709 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
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
avaya1 product(s)
communication manager
Source: NVD CPE · 8 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)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32204Vendor Advisory
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http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-391.htmVendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32204Vendor Advisory
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http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-391.htmVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-5709
CVSS Score9.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 24, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-5709 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.