How severe is CVE-2008-3073?

CVE-2008-3073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3073?

CVE-2008-3073 affects Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3073?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-3073 published?

CVE-2008-3073 was published on 2008-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3073

CVE-2008-3073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum
Published: 2008-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.x before 1.1.5 and 1.0.x before 1.0.13 has unknown impact and attack vectors, probably cross-site scripting (XSS), related to "use of the html-tag."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3073?: Unspecified vulnerability in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.x before 1.1.5 and 1.0.x before 1.0.13 has unknown impact and attack vectors, probably cross-site scripting (XSS), related to "use of the html-tag."
How severe is CVE-2008-3073?: CVE-2008-3073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3073?: CVE-2008-3073 affects Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3073?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-3073 published?: CVE-2008-3073 was published on 2008-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simple_machines:simple_machines_forum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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