How severe is CVE-2008-1463?

CVE-2008-1463 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1463 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1463?

CVE-2008-1463 primarily affects Imperva Securesphere. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1463?

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

When was CVE-2008-1463 published?

CVE-2008-1463 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1463

CVE-2008-1463 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imperva Securesphere 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% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Imperva Securesphere
Published: 2008-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management GUI in Imperva SecureSphere MX Management Server 5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an invalid or prohibited request to a web server protected by SecureSphere, which triggers injection into the "corrective action" section of an alert page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1463?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management GUI in Imperva SecureSphere MX Management Server 5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an invalid or prohibited request to a web server protected by SecureSphere, which triggers injection into the "corrective action" section of an alert page.
How severe is CVE-2008-1463?: CVE-2008-1463 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1463 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1463?: CVE-2008-1463 primarily affects Imperva Securesphere. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1463?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1463 published?: CVE-2008-1463 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:imperva:securesphere:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imperva:securesphere_mx_management_server:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imperva:securesphere_mx_management_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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