How severe is CVE-2008-2923?

CVE-2008-2923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2923 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-2008-2923?

CVE-2008-2923 primarily affects Lyris List Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2923?

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

When was CVE-2008-2923 published?

CVE-2008-2923 was published on 2008-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2923

CVE-2008-2923 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lyris List Manager 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: Lyris List Manager
Published: 2008-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in read/search/results in Lyris ListManager 8.8, 8.95, and 9.3d allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the words parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2923?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in read/search/results in Lyris ListManager 8.8, 8.95, and 9.3d allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the words parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-2923?: CVE-2008-2923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2923 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-2008-2923?: CVE-2008-2923 primarily affects Lyris List Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2923?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2923 published?: CVE-2008-2923 was published on 2008-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:lyris:list_manager:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lyris:list_manager:8.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lyris:list_manager:9.3d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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