How severe is CVE-2008-0757?

CVE-2008-0757 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0757 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0757?

CVE-2008-0757 affects Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0757?

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

When was CVE-2008-0757 published?

CVE-2008-0757 was published on 2008-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0757

CVE-2008-0757 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board 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% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board
Published: 2008-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in MercuryBoard 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the message parameter (aka the message text area), which leads to an injection in the messenger during private message (PM) preview. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0757?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in MercuryBoard 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the message parameter (aka the message text area), which leads to an injection in the messenger during private message (PM) preview. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-0757?: CVE-2008-0757 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0757 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0757?: CVE-2008-0757 affects Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0757?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0757 published?: CVE-2008-0757 was published on 2008-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mercuryboard:mercuryboard_message_board:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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