CVE-2008-4513
CVE-2008-4513 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phorum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Phorum
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BBcode API module in Phorum 5.2.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via nested BBcode image tags.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4513?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BBcode API module in Phorum 5.2.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via nested BBcode image tags.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4513?
- CVE-2008-4513 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4513 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4513?
- CVE-2008-4513 affects Phorum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4513?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-4513 published?
- CVE-2008-4513 was published on 2008-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://nulledcore.com/?p=126
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32225
- http://trac.phorum.org/changeset/3528
- http://www.phorum.org/phorum5/read.php?64%2C133699
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31589
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45686
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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