How severe is CVE-2008-4542?

CVE-2008-4542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-4542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4542?

CVE-2008-4542 primarily affects Cisco Unity. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4542?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-4542 published?

CVE-2008-4542 was published on 2008-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4542

CVE-2008-4542 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unity with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Unity
Published: 2008-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco Unity 4.x before 4.2(1)ES162, 5.x before 5.0(1)ES56, and 7.x before 7.0(2)ES8 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by entering it in the database (aka data store).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4542?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco Unity 4.x before 4.2(1)ES162, 5.x before 5.0(1)ES56, and 7.x before 7.0(2)ES8 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by entering it in the database (aka data store).
How severe is CVE-2008-4542?: CVE-2008-4542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-4542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4542?: CVE-2008-4542 primarily affects Cisco Unity. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4542?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4542 published?: CVE-2008-4542 was published on 2008-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(3\):sr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(4\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(4\):sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.0\(5\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:4.1\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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