How severe is CVE-2008-2720?

CVE-2008-2720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2720 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-2008-2720?

CVE-2008-2720 primarily affects Menalto Gallery. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2720?

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

When was CVE-2008-2720 published?

CVE-2008-2720 was published on 2008-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2720

CVE-2008-2720 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Menalto Gallery 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: Menalto Gallery
Published: 2008-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Menalto Gallery before 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) host and (2) path components of a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2720?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Menalto Gallery before 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) host and (2) path components of a URL.
How severe is CVE-2008-2720?: CVE-2008-2720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2720 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-2008-2720?: CVE-2008-2720 primarily affects Menalto Gallery. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2720?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2720 published?: CVE-2008-2720 was published on 2008-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:menalto:gallery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:menalto:gallery:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:menalto:gallery:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:menalto:gallery:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:menalto:gallery:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:menalto:gallery:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:menalto:gallery:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:menalto:gallery:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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