How severe is CVE-2008-4793?

CVE-2008-4793 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-4793 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4793?

CVE-2008-4793 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4793?

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-2008-4793 published?

CVE-2008-4793 was published on 2008-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4793

CVE-2008-4793 is a high-severity vulnerability in Drupal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Drupal
Published: 2008-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The node module API in Drupal 5.x before 5.11 allows remote attackers to bypass node validation and have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors related to contributed modules.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4793?: The node module API in Drupal 5.x before 5.11 allows remote attackers to bypass node validation and have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors related to contributed modules.
How severe is CVE-2008-4793?: CVE-2008-4793 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4793 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4793?: CVE-2008-4793 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4793?: 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-2008-4793 published?: CVE-2008-4793 was published on 2008-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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