How severe is CVE-2008-4076?

CVE-2008-4076 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4076 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4076?

CVE-2008-4076 primarily affects Tor World Interactive Bbs. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4076?

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

When was CVE-2008-4076 published?

CVE-2008-4076 was published on 2008-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4076

CVE-2008-4076 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tor World Interactive Bbs 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% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Tor World Interactive Bbs
Published: 2008-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in (1) Tor World Tor Board 1.3 and earlier, (2) Topics BBS 1.11 and earlier, (3) Simple BBS 1.86 and earlier, and (4) Interactive BBS 1.57 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, a different issue than CVE-2008-0917.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4076?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in (1) Tor World Tor Board 1.3 and earlier, (2) Topics BBS 1.11 and earlier, (3) Simple BBS 1.86 and earlier, and (4) Interactive BBS 1.57 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, a different issue than CVE-2008-0917.
How severe is CVE-2008-4076?: CVE-2008-4076 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4076 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4076?: CVE-2008-4076 primarily affects Tor World Interactive Bbs. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4076?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4076 published?: CVE-2008-4076 was published on 2008-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:tor_world:interactive_bbs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tor_world:simple_bbs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tor_world:simple_bbs:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tor_world:topics_bbs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tor_world:tor_board:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tor_world:tor_board:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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