What is CVE-2008-2070?

The WHM interface 11.15.0 for cPanel 11.18 before 11.18.4 and 11.22 before 11.22.3 allows remote attackers to bypass XSS protection and inject arbitrary script or HTML via repeated, improperly-ordered " " characters in the (1) issue parameter to scripts2/knowlegebase, (2) user parameter to scripts2/changeip, (3) search parameter to scripts2/listaccts, and other unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2008-2070?

CVE-2008-2070 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2070 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2070?

CVE-2008-2070 primarily affects Cpanel. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2070?

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

When was CVE-2008-2070 published?

CVE-2008-2070 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2070

CVE-2008-2070 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cpanel 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% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cpanel
Published: 2008-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The WHM interface 11.15.0 for cPanel 11.18 before 11.18.4 and 11.22 before 11.22.3 allows remote attackers to bypass XSS protection and inject arbitrary script or HTML via repeated, improperly-ordered "<" and ">" characters in the (1) issue parameter to scripts2/knowlegebase, (2) user parameter to scripts2/changeip, (3) search parameter to scripts2/listaccts, and other unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2070?: The WHM interface 11.15.0 for cPanel 11.18 before 11.18.4 and 11.22 before 11.22.3 allows remote attackers to bypass XSS protection and inject arbitrary script or HTML via repeated, improperly-ordered "<" and ">" characters in the (1) issue parameter to scripts2/knowlegebase, (2) user parameter to scripts2/changeip, (3) search parameter to scripts2/listaccts, and other unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2070?: CVE-2008-2070 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2070 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2070?: CVE-2008-2070 primarily affects Cpanel. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2070?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2070 published?: CVE-2008-2070 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.18.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.18.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.18.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.22.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:cpanel:11.22.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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