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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Viewvc
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://viewvc.tigris.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=354
- http://viewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/viewvc/trunk/lib/viewvc.py?rev=2011&r1=1968&r2=1978
- http://viewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/viewvc?rev=1978&view=rev
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/19/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/20/1
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg01101.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg01142.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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