How severe is CVE-2008-2852?

CVE-2008-2852 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2852?

CVE-2008-2852 primarily affects Nathan Neulinger Cgiwrap. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2852?

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

When was CVE-2008-2852 published?

CVE-2008-2852 was published on 2008-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2852

CVE-2008-2852 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nathan Neulinger Cgiwrap 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% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Nathan Neulinger Cgiwrap
Published: 2008-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CGIWrap before 4.1, when an Internet Explorer based browser is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to failure to set the charset in error messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2852?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CGIWrap before 4.1, when an Internet Explorer based browser is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to failure to set the charset in error messages.
How severe is CVE-2008-2852?: CVE-2008-2852 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2852?: CVE-2008-2852 primarily affects Nathan Neulinger Cgiwrap. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2852?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2852 published?: CVE-2008-2852 was published on 2008-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:nathan_neulinger:cgiwrap:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_neulinger:cgiwrap:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_neulinger:cgiwrap:3.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_neulinger:cgiwrap:3.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_neulinger:cgiwrap:3.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_neulinger:cgiwrap:3.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_neulinger:cgiwrap:3.6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_neulinger:cgiwrap:3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nathan_neulinger:cgiwrap:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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