How severe is CVE-2008-2911?

CVE-2008-2911 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2911 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2911?

CVE-2008-2911 affects Contenido Contendio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2911?

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

When was CVE-2008-2911 published?

CVE-2008-2911 was published on 2008-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2911

CVE-2008-2911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Contenido Contendio 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: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Contenido Contendio
Published: 2008-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in Contenido 4.8.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) contenido, (2) Belang, and (3) username parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2911?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in Contenido 4.8.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) contenido, (2) Belang, and (3) username parameters.
How severe is CVE-2008-2911?: CVE-2008-2911 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2911 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2911?: CVE-2008-2911 affects Contenido Contendio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2911?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2911 published?: CVE-2008-2911 was published on 2008-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:contenido:contendio:4.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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