CVE-2008-4325

CVE-2008-4325 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Viewvc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

lib/viewvc.py in ViewVC 1.0.5 uses the content-type parameter in the HTTP request for the Content-Type header in the HTTP response, which allows remote attackers to cause content to be misinterpreted by the browser via a content-type parameter that is inconsistent with the requested object. NOTE: this issue might not be a vulnerability, since it requires attacker access to the repository that is being viewed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4325?
lib/viewvc.py in ViewVC 1.0.5 uses the content-type parameter in the HTTP request for the Content-Type header in the HTTP response, which allows remote attackers to cause content to be misinterpreted by the browser via a content-type parameter that is inconsistent with the requested object. NOTE: this issue might not be a vulnerability, since it requires attacker access to the repository that is being viewed.
How severe is CVE-2008-4325?
CVE-2008-4325 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4325 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4325?
CVE-2008-4325 affects Viewvc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4325?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4325 published?
CVE-2008-4325 was published on 2008-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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