How severe is CVE-2008-4171?

CVE-2008-4171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-4171 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-2008-4171?

CVE-2008-4171 primarily affects Invision Power Services Invision Power Board. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4171?

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-2008-4171 published?

CVE-2008-4171 was published on 2008-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4171

CVE-2008-4171 is a high-severity vulnerability in Invision Power Services Invision Power Board 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Invision Power Services Invision Power Board
Published: 2008-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in xmlout.php in Invision Power Board (IP.Board or IPB) 2.2.x and 2.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the name parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4171?: SQL injection vulnerability in xmlout.php in Invision Power Board (IP.Board or IPB) 2.2.x and 2.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the name parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-4171?: CVE-2008-4171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4171 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-2008-4171?: CVE-2008-4171 primarily affects Invision Power Services Invision Power Board. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4171?: 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-2008-4171 published?: CVE-2008-4171 was published on 2008-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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