CVE-2008-0793
CVE-2008-0793 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tendenci Cms 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: Tendenci Cms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in search.asp in Tendenci CMS allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) category, (2) searchtext, (3) jobcategoryid, (4) contactcompany, and unspecified other parameters. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: it is not clear whether this affects Tendenci Enterprise Edition in addition to the product's deployment on Tendenci's own server farm. If only the latter was affected, then this issue should not be included in CVE.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0793?
- Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in search.asp in Tendenci CMS allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) category, (2) searchtext, (3) jobcategoryid, (4) contactcompany, and unspecified other parameters. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: it is not clear whether this affects Tendenci Enterprise Edition in addition to the product's deployment on Tendenci's own server farm. If only the latter was affected, then this issue should not be included in CVE.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0793?
- CVE-2008-0793 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0793 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-2008-0793?
- CVE-2008-0793 affects Tendenci Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0793?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-0793 published?
- CVE-2008-0793 was published on 2008-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://blog.tendenci.com/2008/02/cross-site-scri.html
- http://holisticinfosec.blogspot.com/2008/02/fastest-fix-in-west-vendors-excellent.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28882
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27782
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40477
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tendenci:cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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