How severe is CVE-2008-5059?

CVE-2008-5059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5059 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5059?

CVE-2008-5059 primarily affects Modernbill. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5059?

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

When was CVE-2008-5059 published?

CVE-2008-5059 was published on 2008-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5059

CVE-2008-5059 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Modernbill 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% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Modernbill
Published: 2008-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in ModernBill 4.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a Javascript event in the new_language parameter in a login action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5059?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in ModernBill 4.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a Javascript event in the new_language parameter in a login action.
How severe is CVE-2008-5059?: CVE-2008-5059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5059 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5059?: CVE-2008-5059 primarily affects Modernbill. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5059?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5059 published?: CVE-2008-5059 was published on 2008-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:2.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:2.02s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:3.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:4.0.1:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:4.0.1:rc8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modernbill:modernbill:4.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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