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Vulnerability record · CVE-2008-5107 · published 17 November 2008

CVE-2008-5107: Citrix desktop server information exposure vulnerability

Citrix · Desktop Server

The installation process for Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 and Desktop Server 1.0, when MSI logging is enabled, stores database credentials in MSI log files, which allows local users to obtain these credentials by reading the log files.

1.9 CVSS 2.0 Low EPSS 0.30% · top 80.0% CWE-200 · Information exposure
1.9CVSS 2.0 base score
0.30%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The installation process for Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 and Desktop Server 1.0, when MSI logging is enabled, stores database credentials in MSI log files, which allows local users to obtain these credentials by reading the log files.

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX116228 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28047 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0705/references Permissions Required
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX116228 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28047 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0705/references Permissions Required

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2008-5107), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.