How severe is CVE-2008-5266?

CVE-2008-5266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5266 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5266?

CVE-2008-5266 primarily affects Sun Java System Application Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5266?

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

When was CVE-2008-5266 published?

CVE-2008-5266 was published on 2008-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5266

CVE-2008-5266 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Application Server 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sun Java System Application Server
Published: 2008-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in configuration/httpListenerEdit.jsf in the GlassFish 2 UR2 b04 webadmin interface in Sun Java System Application Server 9.1_01 build b09d-fcs and 9.1_02 build b04-fcs allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-2751.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5266?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in configuration/httpListenerEdit.jsf in the GlassFish 2 UR2 b04 webadmin interface in Sun Java System Application Server 9.1_01 build b09d-fcs and 9.1_02 build b04-fcs allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-2751.
How severe is CVE-2008-5266?: CVE-2008-5266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5266 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5266?: CVE-2008-5266 primarily affects Sun Java System Application Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5266?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5266 published?: CVE-2008-5266 was published on 2008-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_application_server:9.1_01:b09d-fcs:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_application_server:9.1_02:b04-fcs:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:glassfish_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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