How severe is CVE-2008-2333?

CVE-2008-2333 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2333 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2333?

CVE-2008-2333 primarily affects Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2333?

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

When was CVE-2008-2333 published?

CVE-2008-2333 was published on 2008-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2333

CVE-2008-2333 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall 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: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall
Published: 2008-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ldap_test.cgi in Barracuda Spam Firewall (BSF) before 3.5.11.025 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the email parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2333?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ldap_test.cgi in Barracuda Spam Firewall (BSF) before 3.5.11.025 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the email parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-2333?: CVE-2008-2333 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2333 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2333?: CVE-2008-2333 primarily affects Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2333?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2333 published?: CVE-2008-2333 was published on 2008-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:h:barracuda_networks:barracuda_spam_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:barracuda_networks:barracuda_spam_firewall:3.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:barracuda_networks:barracuda_spam_firewall:3.1.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:barracuda_networks:barracuda_spam_firewall:3.1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:barracuda_networks:barracuda_spam_firewall:3.1.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:barracuda_networks:barracuda_spam_firewall:3.3.0.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:barracuda_networks:barracuda_spam_firewall:3.3.01.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:barracuda_networks:barracuda_spam_firewall:3.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:barracuda_networks:barracuda_spam_firewall:3.3.03.053:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:barracuda_networks:barracuda_spam_firewall:3.3.03.055:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:barracuda_networks:barracuda_spam_firewall:3.3.15.026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:barracuda_networks:barracuda_spam_firewall:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:barracuda_networks:barracuda_spam_firewall:3.4.10.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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