How severe is CVE-2008-2166?

CVE-2008-2166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2166?

CVE-2008-2166 primarily affects Sun Java System Web Server. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2166?

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

When was CVE-2008-2166 published?

CVE-2008-2166 was published on 2008-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2166

CVE-2008-2166 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Web 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: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sun Java System Web Server
Published: 2008-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search module in Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 before SP9 and 7.0 before Update 2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown parameters in index.jsp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2166?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search module in Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 before SP9 and 7.0 before Update 2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown parameters in index.jsp.
How severe is CVE-2008-2166?: CVE-2008-2166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2166?: CVE-2008-2166 primarily affects Sun Java System Web Server. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2166?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2166 published?: CVE-2008-2166 was published on 2008-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:*:aix:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*

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