How severe is CVE-2008-4557?

CVE-2008-4557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4557 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 45% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4557?

CVE-2008-4557 affects Cutephp Cutenews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4557?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-4557 published?

CVE-2008-4557 was published on 2008-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4557

CVE-2008-4557 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cutephp Cutenews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 45% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 45% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Cutephp Cutenews
Published: 2008-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

plugins/wacko/highlight/html.php in Strawberry in CuteNews.ru 1.1.1 (aka Strawberry) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the text parameter, which is inserted into an executable regular expression.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4557?: plugins/wacko/highlight/html.php in Strawberry in CuteNews.ru 1.1.1 (aka Strawberry) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the text parameter, which is inserted into an executable regular expression.
How severe is CVE-2008-4557?: CVE-2008-4557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4557 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 45% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4557?: CVE-2008-4557 affects Cutephp Cutenews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4557?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-4557 published?: CVE-2008-4557 was published on 2008-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cutephp:cutenews:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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