How severe is CVE-2008-4170?

CVE-2008-4170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4170 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4170?

CVE-2008-4170 affects Oscommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4170?

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

When was CVE-2008-4170 published?

CVE-2008-4170 was published on 2008-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4170

CVE-2008-4170 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oscommerce with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Oscommerce
Published: 2008-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

create_account.php in osCommerce 2.2 RC 2a allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid dob parameter, which reveals the installation path in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4170?: create_account.php in osCommerce 2.2 RC 2a allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid dob parameter, which reveals the installation path in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2008-4170?: CVE-2008-4170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4170 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4170?: CVE-2008-4170 affects Oscommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4170?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4170 published?: CVE-2008-4170 was published on 2008-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oscommerce:oscommerce:2.2:rc_2a:*:*:*:*:*:*

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