How severe is CVE-2008-1386?

CVE-2008-1386 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1386 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1386?

CVE-2008-1386 affects S9y Serendipity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1386?

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

When was CVE-2008-1386 published?

CVE-2008-1386 was published on 2008-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1386

CVE-2008-1386 is a medium-severity vulnerability in S9y Serendipity 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% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: S9y Serendipity
Published: 2008-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the installer in Serendipity (S9Y) 1.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) unspecified path fields or (2) the database host field. NOTE: the timing window for exploitation of this issue might be limited.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1386?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the installer in Serendipity (S9Y) 1.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) unspecified path fields or (2) the database host field. NOTE: the timing window for exploitation of this issue might be limited.
How severe is CVE-2008-1386?: CVE-2008-1386 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1386 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1386?: CVE-2008-1386 affects S9y Serendipity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1386?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1386 published?: CVE-2008-1386 was published on 2008-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:s9y:serendipity:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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