How severe is CVE-2008-1894?

CVE-2008-1894 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1894 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1894?

CVE-2008-1894 primarily affects Businessobjects Infoview. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1894?

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

When was CVE-2008-1894 published?

CVE-2008-1894 was published on 2008-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1894

CVE-2008-1894 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Businessobjects Infoview 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% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Businessobjects Infoview
Published: 2008-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in desktoplaunch/InfoView/logon/logon.object in BusinessObjects InfoView XI R2 SP1, SP2, and SP3 Java version before FixPack 3.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cms parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1894?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in desktoplaunch/InfoView/logon/logon.object in BusinessObjects InfoView XI R2 SP1, SP2, and SP3 Java version before FixPack 3.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cms parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-1894?: CVE-2008-1894 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1894 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1894?: CVE-2008-1894 primarily affects Businessobjects Infoview. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1894?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1894 published?: CVE-2008-1894 was published on 2008-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:infoview:*:sp3_fp3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:infoview:*:sp3_ft3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:infoview:*:sp3_ft3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:infoview:*:sp3_ft3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:infoview:*:sp3_ft3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:infoview:xi_r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:infoview:xi_r2:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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