CVE-2008-0919

CVE-2008-0919 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open Source Security Information Management Os-sim 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% (89th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-79
• Affected product: Open Source Security Information Management Os-sim
• Published: 2008-02-22
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in session/login.php in Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) 0.9.9 rc5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the dest parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0919?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in session/login.php in Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) 0.9.9 rc5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the dest parameter.

How severe is CVE-2008-0919?

CVE-2008-0919 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0919 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0919?

CVE-2008-0919 primarily affects Open Source Security Information Management Os-sim. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0919?

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

When was CVE-2008-0919 published?

CVE-2008-0919 was published on 2008-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://osvdb.org/42006
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29046
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3689
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488450/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488617/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488697/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27929
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5171

Affected products (25)

• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.1alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.2alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.3.1alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.3alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.9.9_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.9.9_rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.9.9_rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:open_source_security_information_management:os-sim:0.9.9_rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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