How severe is CVE-2007-2808?

CVE-2007-2808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2808?

CVE-2007-2808 primarily affects Gnu Gnats. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2808?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-2808 published?

CVE-2007-2808 was published on 2007-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2808

CVE-2007-2808 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gnats with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Gnats
Published: 2007-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in gnatsweb.pl in Gnatsweb 4.00 and Gnats 4.1.99 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the database parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2808?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in gnatsweb.pl in Gnatsweb 4.00 and Gnats 4.1.99 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the database parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-2808?: CVE-2007-2808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2808?: CVE-2007-2808 primarily affects Gnu Gnats. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2808?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2808 published?: CVE-2007-2808 was published on 2007-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnats:4.1.99:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yngve_svendsen:gnatsweb:4.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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