CVE-2008-4612
CVE-2008-4612 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Portalapp 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% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Portalapp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PortalApp 4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keywords parameter to (1) forums.asp and (2) content.asp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4612?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PortalApp 4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keywords parameter to (1) forums.asp and (2) content.asp.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4612?
- CVE-2008-4612 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4612 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4612?
- CVE-2008-4612 affects Portalapp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4612?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-4612 published?
- CVE-2008-4612 was published on 2008-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28337
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4439
- http://www.aspapp.com/content.asp?CatId=197&ContentType=Downloads
- http://www.htbridge.ch/advisory/xss_vulnerability_in_portalapp_1.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/512073/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27170
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1630
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39455
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4848
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:portalapp:portalapp:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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