CVE-2008-2281
CVE-2008-2281 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Ie
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the Print Table of Links feature in Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0b allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the Local Machine Zone via an HTML document with a link containing JavaScript sequences, which are evaluated by a resource script when a user prints this document.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2281?
- Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the Print Table of Links feature in Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0b allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the Local Machine Zone via an HTML document with a link containing JavaScript sequences, which are evaluated by a resource script when a user prints this document.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2281?
- CVE-2008-2281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2281 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2281?
- CVE-2008-2281 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2281?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-2281 published?
- CVE-2008-2281 was published on 2008-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://aviv.raffon.net/2008/05/14/InternetExplorerQuotPrintTableOfLinksquotCrossZoneScriptingVulnerability.aspx
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30141
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29217
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1529/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42416
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5619
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:8.0b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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