How severe is CVE-2008-4079?

CVE-2008-4079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4079?

CVE-2008-4079 primarily affects Six Apart Movable Type. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4079?

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

When was CVE-2008-4079 published?

CVE-2008-4079 was published on 2008-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4079

CVE-2008-4079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Six Apart Movable Type 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% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Six Apart Movable Type
Published: 2008-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Movable Type (MT) 4.x through 4.20, and 3.36 and earlier; Movable Type Enterprise 4.x through 4.20, and 1.54 and earlier; and Movable Type Community Solution allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4079?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Movable Type (MT) 4.x through 4.20, and 3.36 and earlier; Movable Type Enterprise 4.x through 4.20, and 1.54 and earlier; and Movable Type Community Solution allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-4079?: CVE-2008-4079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4079?: CVE-2008-4079 primarily affects Six Apart Movable Type. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4079 published?: CVE-2008-4079 was published on 2008-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:six_apart:movable_type:*:unknown:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:six_apart:movable_type:3.36:unknown:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:six_apart:movable_type:4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:six_apart:movable_type:4:unknown:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:six_apart:movable_type:4.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:six_apart:movable_type:4.20:unknown:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:six_apart:movable_type:unknown:unknown:community_solution:*:*:*:*:*

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