How severe is CVE-2008-2272?

CVE-2008-2272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2272?

CVE-2008-2272 primarily affects Aruba Networks Aruba Mobility Controller. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2272?

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

When was CVE-2008-2272 published?

CVE-2008-2272 was published on 2008-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2272

CVE-2008-2272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aruba Networks Aruba Mobility Controller 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% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Aruba Networks Aruba Mobility Controller
Published: 2008-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web interface in Aruba Mobility Controller 2.4.8.x-FIPS, 2.5.5.x, 2.5.6.x, 3.1.1.x, 3.2.0.x, and 3.3.1.x allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2272?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web interface in Aruba Mobility Controller 2.4.8.x-FIPS, 2.5.5.x, 2.5.6.x, 3.1.1.x, 3.2.0.x, and 3.3.1.x allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2272?: CVE-2008-2272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2272?: CVE-2008-2272 primarily affects Aruba Networks Aruba Mobility Controller. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2272?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2272 published?: CVE-2008-2272 was published on 2008-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.4.8:*:fips:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:2.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aruba_networks:aruba_mobility_controller:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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