How severe is CVE-2008-5211?

CVE-2008-5211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-5211 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5211?

CVE-2008-5211 affects Sphider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5211?

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

When was CVE-2008-5211 published?

CVE-2008-5211 was published on 2008-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5211

CVE-2008-5211 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sphider with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sphider
Published: 2008-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in Sphider 1.3.4, when the search suggestion feature is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-2506.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5211?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in Sphider 1.3.4, when the search suggestion feature is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-2506.
How severe is CVE-2008-5211?: CVE-2008-5211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-5211 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5211?: CVE-2008-5211 affects Sphider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5211?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5211 published?: CVE-2008-5211 was published on 2008-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sphider:sphider:1.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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