How severe is CVE-2008-0404?

CVE-2008-0404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0404 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0404?

CVE-2008-0404 primarily affects Mantis. In total, 73 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0404?

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

When was CVE-2008-0404 published?

CVE-2008-0404 was published on 2008-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0404

CVE-2008-0404 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mantis 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: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mantis
Published: 2008-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mantis before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the "Most active bugs" summary.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0404?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mantis before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the "Most active bugs" summary.
How severe is CVE-2008-0404?: CVE-2008-0404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0404 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0404?: CVE-2008-0404 primarily affects Mantis. In total, 73 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0404?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0404 published?: CVE-2008-0404 was published on 2008-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (73)

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