How severe is CVE-2008-1888?

CVE-2008-1888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1888?

CVE-2008-1888 affects Microsoft Sharepoint Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1888?

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

When was CVE-2008-1888 published?

CVE-2008-1888 was published on 2008-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1888

CVE-2008-1888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Server 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microsoft Sharepoint Server
Published: 2008-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Picture Source (aka picture object source) field in the Rich Text Editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1888?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Picture Source (aka picture object source) field in the Rich Text Editor.
How severe is CVE-2008-1888?: CVE-2008-1888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1888?: CVE-2008-1888 affects Microsoft Sharepoint Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1888 published?: CVE-2008-1888 was published on 2008-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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