How severe is CVE-2008-4147?

CVE-2008-4147 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4147 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-2008-4147?

CVE-2008-4147 primarily affects Drupal Mailsave. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4147?

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

When was CVE-2008-4147 published?

CVE-2008-4147 was published on 2008-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4147

CVE-2008-4147 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Drupal Mailsave 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: Drupal Mailsave
Published: 2008-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Mailsave module 5.x before 5.x-3.3 and 6.x before 6.x-1.3, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an e-mail message with an attached file that has a modified Content-Type.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4147?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Mailsave module 5.x before 5.x-3.3 and 6.x before 6.x-1.3, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an e-mail message with an attached file that has a modified Content-Type.
How severe is CVE-2008-4147?: CVE-2008-4147 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4147 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-2008-4147?: CVE-2008-4147 primarily affects Drupal Mailsave. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4147?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4147 published?: CVE-2008-4147 was published on 2008-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:drupal:mailsave:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:mailsave:5.x-1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:mailsave:5.x-1.x-dev:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:mailsave:5.x-2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:mailsave:5.x-2.x-dev:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:mailsave:5.x-3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:mailsave:5.x-3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:mailsave:5.x-3.x-dev:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:mailsave:6.x-1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:mailsave:6.x-1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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