What is the severity of CVE-2008-4515?

CVE-2008-4515 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized access.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4515?

To fix CVE-2008-4515, ensure server-side validation and authentication mechanisms are implemented.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-4515?

CVE-2008-4515 specifically affects Blue Coat K9 Web Protection version 4.0.230 Beta.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-4515?

CVE-2008-4515 is associated with attacks that bypass authentication using disabled JavaScript.

What pages can be accessed due to CVE-2008-4515?

CVE-2008-4515 allows access to the summary, detail, overrides, and pwemail pages.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-4515

high

7.5

CWE

287

9/10/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-4515

First published: Thu Oct 09 2008(Updated: )

Blue Coat K9 Web Protection 4.0.230 Beta relies on client-side JavaScript as a protection mechanism, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access the (1) summary, (2) detail, (3) overrides, and (4) pwemail pages by disabling JavaScript.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Blue Coat K9 Web Protection	=4.0.230-beta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4515?
CVE-2008-4515 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4515?
To fix CVE-2008-4515, ensure server-side validation and authentication mechanisms are implemented.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-4515?
CVE-2008-4515 specifically affects Blue Coat K9 Web Protection version 4.0.230 Beta.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-4515?
CVE-2008-4515 is associated with attacks that bypass authentication using disabled JavaScript.
What pages can be accessed due to CVE-2008-4515?
CVE-2008-4515 allows access to the summary, detail, overrides, and pwemail pages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4515?
CVE-2008-4515 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4515?
To fix CVE-2008-4515, ensure server-side validation and authentication mechanisms are implemented.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-4515?
CVE-2008-4515 specifically affects Blue Coat K9 Web Protection version 4.0.230 Beta.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-4515?
CVE-2008-4515 is associated with attacks that bypass authentication using disabled JavaScript.
What pages can be accessed due to CVE-2008-4515?
CVE-2008-4515 allows access to the summary, detail, overrides, and pwemail pages.