How severe is CVE-2008-5271?

CVE-2008-5271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5271 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-2008-5271?

CVE-2008-5271 affects Syndeocms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5271?

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

When was CVE-2008-5271 published?

CVE-2008-5271 was published on 2008-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5271

CVE-2008-5271 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Syndeocms 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: Syndeocms
Published: 2008-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Fred Stuurman SyndeoCMS 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the section parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5271?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Fred Stuurman SyndeoCMS 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the section parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5271?: CVE-2008-5271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5271 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-2008-5271?: CVE-2008-5271 affects Syndeocms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5271?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5271 published?: CVE-2008-5271 was published on 2008-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:syndeocms:syndeocms:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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