How severe is CVE-2008-0899?

CVE-2008-0899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0899?

CVE-2008-0899 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0899?

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

When was CVE-2008-0899 published?

CVE-2008-0899 was published on 2008-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0899

CVE-2008-0899 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bea Weblogic Server 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% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Bea Weblogic Server
Published: 2008-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Administration Console in BEA WebLogic Server and Express 9.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via URLs that are not properly handled by the Unexpected Exception Page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0899?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Administration Console in BEA WebLogic Server and Express 9.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via URLs that are not properly handled by the Unexpected Exception Page.
How severe is CVE-2008-0899?: CVE-2008-0899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0899?: CVE-2008-0899 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0899?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0899 published?: CVE-2008-0899 was published on 2008-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.2:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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