How severe is CVE-2008-2178?

CVE-2008-2178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2178?

CVE-2008-2178 affects Lifetype. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2178?

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

When was CVE-2008-2178 published?

CVE-2008-2178 was published on 2008-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2178

CVE-2008-2178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lifetype 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Lifetype
Published: 2008-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin.php in LifeType 1.2.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchTerms parameter in an editArticleCategories operation (aka an admin category search).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2178?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin.php in LifeType 1.2.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchTerms parameter in an editArticleCategories operation (aka an admin category search).
How severe is CVE-2008-2178?: CVE-2008-2178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2178?: CVE-2008-2178 affects Lifetype. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2178?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2178 published?: CVE-2008-2178 was published on 2008-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lifetype:lifetype:1.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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