CVE-2008-0838
CVE-2008-0838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sophos Es1000 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: 4% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Sophos Es1000
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web administration interface in Sophos ES1000 and ES4000 Email Security Appliance 2.1.0.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) error and (2) go parameters to the login page.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0838?
- Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web administration interface in Sophos ES1000 and ES4000 Email Security Appliance 2.1.0.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) error and (2) go parameters to the login page.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0838?
- CVE-2008-0838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0838 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0838?
- CVE-2008-0838 primarily affects Sophos Es1000. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0838?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-0838 published?
- CVE-2008-0838 was published on 2008-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28961
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3673
- http://www.infigo.hr/en/in_focus/advisories/INFIGO-2008-02-13
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488206/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27813
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019427
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/34733.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0574
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:sophos:es1000:2.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sophos:es4000:2.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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