How severe is CVE-2008-0720?

CVE-2008-0720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0720 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0720?

CVE-2008-0720 primarily affects Webmin Usermin. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0720?

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

When was CVE-2008-0720 published?

CVE-2008-0720 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0720

CVE-2008-0720 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webmin Usermin 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% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Webmin Usermin
Published: 2008-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Webmin 1.370 and 1.390 and Usermin 1.300 and 1.320 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter to webmin_search.cgi (aka the search section), and possibly other components accessed through a "search box" or "open file box." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0720?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Webmin 1.370 and 1.390 and Usermin 1.300 and 1.320 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter to webmin_search.cgi (aka the search section), and possibly other components accessed through a "search box" or "open file box." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-0720?: CVE-2008-0720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0720 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0720?: CVE-2008-0720 primarily affects Webmin Usermin. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0720?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0720 published?: CVE-2008-0720 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:webmin:usermin:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:usermin:1.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.370:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.390:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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