UNKNOWN CVSS 6.8
Published: 2008-11-18

CVE-2008-5115

sun java_system_identity_manager Security Advisory (CVE-2008-5115)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-5115 impacting sun java_system_identity_manager. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 through 6.0 SP4, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that update the password via idm/admin/changeself.jsp.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sun / java_system_identity_manager
Affected Versions 6.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-352

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-5115 impacting sun java_system_identity_manager.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-5115.yaml
id: cve-2008-5115

info:
  name: sun java_system_identity_manager - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-5115 affecting sun java_system_identity_manager.
    Evaluation: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 through 6.0 SP4, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to hijac...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-5115
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2008-5115
    cwe-id: CWE-352
  tags: cve,cve-2008-5115,sun,java_system_identity_mana,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "java_system_identity_manager"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-5115.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-5115
# Target: sun java_system_identity_manager | CVSS: 6.8 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-5115 (sun java_system_identity_manager)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against sun java_system_identity_manager scope (6.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-5115.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-5115
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install java_system_identity_mana 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade java_system_identity_mana 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update java_system_identity_mana

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i java_system_identity_mana 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i java_system_identity_mana

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-5115 in sun java_system_identity_manager?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sun java_system_identity_manager packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-5115?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-5115?

CVE-2008-5115 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-5115
Weakness CWE-352
Vendor sun
Product java_system_identity_manager
Published 2008-11-18
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P