How severe is CVE-2008-5324?

CVE-2008-5324 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5324 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5324?

CVE-2008-5324 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5324?

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

When was CVE-2008-5324 published?

CVE-2008-5324 was published on 2008-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5324

CVE-2008-5324 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Clearquest 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: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Rational Clearquest
Published: 2008-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in CQ Web in IBM Rational ClearQuest 2007 before 2007D and 2008 before 2008B allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5324?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in CQ Web in IBM Rational ClearQuest 2007 before 2007D and 2008 before 2008B allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-5324?: CVE-2008-5324 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5324 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5324?: CVE-2008-5324 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5324?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5324 published?: CVE-2008-5324 was published on 2008-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK69316

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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