How severe is CVE-2008-3572?

CVE-2008-3572 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3572 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-2008-3572?

CVE-2008-3572 affects Pligg Pligg Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3572?

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

When was CVE-2008-3572 published?

CVE-2008-3572 was published on 2008-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3572

CVE-2008-3572 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pligg Pligg Cms 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% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Pligg Pligg Cms
Published: 2008-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Pligg 9.9.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the category parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3572?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Pligg 9.9.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the category parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-3572?: CVE-2008-3572 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3572 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-2008-3572?: CVE-2008-3572 affects Pligg Pligg Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3572?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3572 published?: CVE-2008-3572 was published on 2008-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pligg:pligg_cms:9.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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