How severe is CVE-2008-5668?

CVE-2008-5668 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5668 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5668?

CVE-2008-5668 affects Textpattern. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5668?

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

When was CVE-2008-5668 published?

CVE-2008-5668 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5668

CVE-2008-5668 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Textpattern 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% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Textpattern
Published: 2008-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Textpattern (aka Txp CMS) 4.0.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the PATH_INFO to setup/index.php or (2) the name parameter to index.php in the comments preview section.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5668?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Textpattern (aka Txp CMS) 4.0.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the PATH_INFO to setup/index.php or (2) the name parameter to index.php in the comments preview section.
How severe is CVE-2008-5668?: CVE-2008-5668 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5668 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5668?: CVE-2008-5668 affects Textpattern. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5668?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5668 published?: CVE-2008-5668 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:textpattern:textpattern:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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