How severe is CVE-2008-0617?

CVE-2008-0617 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0617?

CVE-2008-0617 affects Dmsguestbook Project Dmsguestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0617?

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

When was CVE-2008-0617 published?

CVE-2008-0617 was published on 2008-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0617

CVE-2008-0617 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dmsguestbook Project Dmsguestbook 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: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dmsguestbook Project Dmsguestbook
Published: 2008-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the DMSGuestbook 1.7.0 plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) file parameter to wp-admin/admin.php, or the (2) messagefield parameter in the guestbook page, and the (3) title parameter in the messagearea.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0617?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the DMSGuestbook 1.7.0 plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) file parameter to wp-admin/admin.php, or the (2) messagefield parameter in the guestbook page, and the (3) title parameter in the messagearea.
How severe is CVE-2008-0617?: CVE-2008-0617 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0617?: CVE-2008-0617 affects Dmsguestbook Project Dmsguestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0617?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0617 published?: CVE-2008-0617 was published on 2008-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dmsguestbook_project:dmsguestbook:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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