How severe is CVE-2008-5712?

CVE-2008-5712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5712?

CVE-2008-5712 affects Kde Konqueror. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5712?

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

When was CVE-2008-5712 published?

CVE-2008-5712 was published on 2008-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5712

CVE-2008-5712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Konqueror with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Kde Konqueror
Published: 2008-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The HTML parser in KDE Konqueror 3.5.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via (1) a long COLOR attribute in an HR element; or a long (a) BGCOLOR or (b) BORDERCOLOR attribute in a (2) TABLE, (3) TD, or (4) TR element. NOTE: the FONT vector is already covered by CVE-2008-4514.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5712?: The HTML parser in KDE Konqueror 3.5.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via (1) a long COLOR attribute in an HR element; or a long (a) BGCOLOR or (b) BORDERCOLOR attribute in a (2) TABLE, (3) TD, or (4) TR element. NOTE: the FONT vector is already covered by CVE-2008-4514.
How severe is CVE-2008-5712?: CVE-2008-5712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5712?: CVE-2008-5712 affects Kde Konqueror. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5712 published?: CVE-2008-5712 was published on 2008-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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