How severe is CVE-2008-1972?

CVE-2008-1972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1972?

CVE-2008-1972 primarily affects Oicgroup Exponent Cms. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1972?

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

When was CVE-2008-1972 published?

CVE-2008-1972 was published on 2008-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1972

CVE-2008-1972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oicgroup Exponent Cms 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% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Oicgroup Exponent Cms
Published: 2008-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the user account creation feature in Exponent CMS 0.96.6-GA20071003 and earlier, when the Allow Registration? configuration option is enabled, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) username, (2) firstname, (3) lastname, and (4) e-mail address fields. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1972?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the user account creation feature in Exponent CMS 0.96.6-GA20071003 and earlier, when the Allow Registration? configuration option is enabled, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) username, (2) firstname, (3) lastname, and (4) e-mail address fields. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-1972?: CVE-2008-1972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1972?: CVE-2008-1972 primarily affects Oicgroup Exponent Cms. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1972 published?: CVE-2008-1972 was published on 2008-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:oicgroup:exponent_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oicgroup:exponent_cms:0.94:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oicgroup:exponent_cms:0.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oicgroup:exponent_cms:0.96.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oicgroup:exponent_cms:0.96.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oicgroup:exponent_cms:0.96.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oicgroup:exponent_cms:0.96.5:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oicgroup:exponent_cms:0.96.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oicgroup:exponent_cms:0.96.6:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*

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