How severe is CVE-2008-0808?

CVE-2008-0808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0808?

CVE-2008-0808 primarily affects Ikiwiki. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0808?

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

When was CVE-2008-0808 published?

CVE-2008-0808 was published on 2008-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0808

CVE-2008-0808 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ikiwiki 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% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ikiwiki
Published: 2008-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the meta plugin in Ikiwiki before 1.1.47 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via meta tags.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0808?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the meta plugin in Ikiwiki before 1.1.47 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via meta tags.
How severe is CVE-2008-0808?: CVE-2008-0808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0808?: CVE-2008-0808 primarily affects Ikiwiki. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0808?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0808 published?: CVE-2008-0808 was published on 2008-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ikiwiki:ikiwiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ikiwiki:ikiwiki:1.33.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ikiwiki:ikiwiki:2.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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