How severe is CVE-2008-0820?

CVE-2008-0820 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0820 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0820?

CVE-2008-0820 affects Etomite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0820?

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

When was CVE-2008-0820 published?

CVE-2008-0820 was published on 2008-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0820

CVE-2008-0820 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Etomite 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Etomite
Published: 2008-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Etomite 0.6.1.4 Final allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via $_SERVER['PHP_INFO']. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue in a followup, stating that the affected variable is $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'], and "This is not an Etomite specific exploit and I would like the report rescinded.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0820?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Etomite 0.6.1.4 Final allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via $_SERVER['PHP_INFO']. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue in a followup, stating that the affected variable is $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'], and "This is not an Etomite specific exploit and I would like the report rescinded.
How severe is CVE-2008-0820?: CVE-2008-0820 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0820 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0820?: CVE-2008-0820 affects Etomite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0820?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0820 published?: CVE-2008-0820 was published on 2008-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:etomite:etomite:0.6.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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