How severe is CVE-2008-4482?

CVE-2008-4482 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-4482 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4482?

CVE-2008-4482 primarily affects Apache Xerces-c++. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4482?

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-2008-4482 published?

CVE-2008-4482 was published on 2008-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4482

CVE-2008-4482 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Xerces-c++ with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apache Xerces-c++
Published: 2008-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The XML parser in Xerces-C++ before 3.0.0 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and crash) via an XML schema definition with a large maxOccurs value, which triggers excessive memory consumption during validation of an XML file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4482?: The XML parser in Xerces-C++ before 3.0.0 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and crash) via an XML schema definition with a large maxOccurs value, which triggers excessive memory consumption during validation of an XML file.
How severe is CVE-2008-4482?: CVE-2008-4482 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4482 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4482?: CVE-2008-4482 primarily affects Apache Xerces-c++. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4482?: 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-2008-4482 published?: CVE-2008-4482 was published on 2008-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:xerces-c\+\+:2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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