How severe is CVE-2008-0181?

CVE-2008-0181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0181?

CVE-2008-0181 affects Liferay Liferay Enterprise Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0181?

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

When was CVE-2008-0181 published?

CVE-2008-0181 was published on 2008-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0181

CVE-2008-0181 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Liferay Liferay Enterprise Portal 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Liferay Liferay Enterprise Portal
Published: 2008-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Admin portlet in Liferay Portal 4.3.6 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Shutdown message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0181?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Admin portlet in Liferay Portal 4.3.6 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Shutdown message.
How severe is CVE-2008-0181?: CVE-2008-0181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0181?: CVE-2008-0181 affects Liferay Liferay Enterprise Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0181 published?: CVE-2008-0181 was published on 2008-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:liferay:liferay_enterprise_portal:4.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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