How severe is CVE-2008-4047?

CVE-2008-4047 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-4047 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4047?

CVE-2008-4047 primarily affects Novell Novell Forum. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4047?

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-2008-4047 published?

CVE-2008-4047 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4047

CVE-2008-4047 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Novell 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Novell Novell Forum
Published: 2008-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Novell Forum (formerly SiteScape Forum) 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary TCL code via a modified URL. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-6515.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4047?: Unspecified vulnerability in Novell Forum (formerly SiteScape Forum) 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary TCL code via a modified URL. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-6515.
How severe is CVE-2008-4047?: CVE-2008-4047 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4047 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4047?: CVE-2008-4047 primarily affects Novell Novell Forum. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4047?: 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-2008-4047 published?: CVE-2008-4047 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:novell_forum:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:novell_forum:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:novell_forum:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:novell_forum:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:novell_forum:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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