How severe is CVE-2008-5325?

CVE-2008-5325 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5325 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5325?

CVE-2008-5325 affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5325?

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

When was CVE-2008-5325 published?

CVE-2008-5325 was published on 2008-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5325

CVE-2008-5325 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: 2% (78th 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 7.0.0 before 7.0.0.4 and 7.0.1 before 7.0.1.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5325?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in CQ Web in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.0 before 7.0.0.4 and 7.0.1 before 7.0.1.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-5325?: CVE-2008-5325 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5325 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5325?: CVE-2008-5325 affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5325?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5325 published?: CVE-2008-5325 was published on 2008-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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