How severe is CVE-2008-1716?

CVE-2008-1716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1716?

CVE-2008-1716 affects Woltlab Burning Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1716?

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

When was CVE-2008-1716 published?

CVE-2008-1716 was published on 2008-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1716

CVE-2008-1716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Woltlab Burning Board 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% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Woltlab Burning Board
Published: 2008-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WoltLab Community Framework (WCF) 1.0.6 in WoltLab Burning Board 3.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) page and (2) form parameters, which are not properly handled when they are reflected back in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1716?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WoltLab Community Framework (WCF) 1.0.6 in WoltLab Burning Board 3.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) page and (2) form parameters, which are not properly handled when they are reflected back in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2008-1716?: CVE-2008-1716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1716?: CVE-2008-1716 affects Woltlab Burning Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1716 published?: CVE-2008-1716 was published on 2008-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:woltlab:burning_board:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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