How severe is CVE-2008-1257?

CVE-2008-1257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1257?

CVE-2008-1257 primarily affects Zyxel P-660hw. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1257?

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

When was CVE-2008-1257 published?

CVE-2008-1257 was published on 2008-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1257

CVE-2008-1257 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zyxel P-660hw 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Zyxel P-660hw
Published: 2008-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Forms/DiagGeneral_2 on the ZyXEL P-660HW series router allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PingIPAddr parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1257?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Forms/DiagGeneral_2 on the ZyXEL P-660HW series router allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PingIPAddr parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-1257?: CVE-2008-1257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1257?: CVE-2008-1257 primarily affects Zyxel P-660hw. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1257?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1257 published?: CVE-2008-1257 was published on 2008-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:p-660hw:_t1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:p-660hw:_t1:v2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:p-660hw_d1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:p-660hw_d1:v2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:p-660hw_d3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:p-660hw_t3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:p-660hw_t3:v2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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