How severe is CVE-2008-2973?

CVE-2008-2973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2973 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-2008-2973?

CVE-2008-2973 affects Mm Chat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2973?

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

When was CVE-2008-2973 published?

CVE-2008-2973 was published on 2008-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2973

CVE-2008-2973 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mm Chat 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: Mm Chat
Published: 2008-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in chathead.php in MM Chat 1.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) sitename and (2) wmessage parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2973?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in chathead.php in MM Chat 1.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) sitename and (2) wmessage parameters.
How severe is CVE-2008-2973?: CVE-2008-2973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2973 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-2008-2973?: CVE-2008-2973 affects Mm Chat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2973 published?: CVE-2008-2973 was published on 2008-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mm_chat:mm_chat:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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