How severe is CVE-2008-2163?

CVE-2008-2163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2163?

CVE-2008-2163 affects Ibm Lotus Quickr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2163?

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

When was CVE-2008-2163 published?

CVE-2008-2163 was published on 2008-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2163

CVE-2008-2163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Quickr 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% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Quickr
Published: 2008-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Lotus Quickr 8.1 before Hotfix 5 for Windows and AIX, and before Hotfix 3 for i5/OS, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors related to "WYSIWYG editors."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2163?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Lotus Quickr 8.1 before Hotfix 5 for Windows and AIX, and before Hotfix 3 for i5/OS, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors related to "WYSIWYG editors."
How severe is CVE-2008-2163?: CVE-2008-2163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2163?: CVE-2008-2163 affects Ibm Lotus Quickr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2163?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2163 published?: CVE-2008-2163 was published on 2008-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_quickr:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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