How severe is CVE-2008-0201?

CVE-2008-0201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0201 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-2008-0201?

CVE-2008-0201 affects Expressionengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0201?

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

When was CVE-2008-0201 published?

CVE-2008-0201 was published on 2008-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0201

CVE-2008-0201 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Expressionengine 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Expressionengine
Published: 2008-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in ExpressionEngine 1.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URL parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0201?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in ExpressionEngine 1.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URL parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-0201?: CVE-2008-0201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0201 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-2008-0201?: CVE-2008-0201 affects Expressionengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0201?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0201 published?: CVE-2008-0201 was published on 2008-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:expressionengine:expressionengine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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