How severe is CVE-2008-2462?

CVE-2008-2462 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2462?

CVE-2008-2462 affects Caucho Resin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2462?

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

When was CVE-2008-2462 published?

CVE-2008-2462 was published on 2008-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2462

CVE-2008-2462 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Caucho Resin 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: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Caucho Resin
Published: 2008-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the viewfile documentation command in Caucho Resin before 3.0.25, and 3.1.x before 3.1.4, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2462?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the viewfile documentation command in Caucho Resin before 3.0.25, and 3.1.x before 3.1.4, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-2462?: CVE-2008-2462 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2462 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2462?: CVE-2008-2462 affects Caucho Resin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2462?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2462 published?: CVE-2008-2462 was published on 2008-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:caucho:resin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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