Is CVE-2008-7115 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-7115, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-7115 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-7115 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-7115?

CVE-2008-7115 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2008-7115

CWE-264Published: August 28, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The web interface to the Belkin Wireless G router and ADSL2 modem F5D7632-4V6 with firmware 6.01.08 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges via a direct request to (1) statusprocess.exe, (2) system_all.exe, or (3) restore.exe in cgi-bin/. NOTE: the setup_dns.exe vector is already covered by CVE-2008-1244.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-7115 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-7115. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.