# CVE-2008-2221: Unspecified vulnerability in the Java plugin in IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.0.2 allows untrusted applets to gain privileges via unkno

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-05-14 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java plugin in IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.0.2 allows untrusted applets to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.

## What to do

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42116
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019956
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29976
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28997
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK65161
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1411/references

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