How severe is CVE-2008-5757?

CVE-2008-5757 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-5757 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5757?

CVE-2008-5757 primarily affects Textpattern. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5757?

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

When was CVE-2008-5757 published?

CVE-2008-5757 was published on 2008-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5757

CVE-2008-5757 is a low-severity vulnerability in Textpattern with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Textpattern
Published: 2008-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in textarea/index.php in Textpattern (aka Txp CMS) 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Body parameter in an article action. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5757?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in textarea/index.php in Textpattern (aka Txp CMS) 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Body parameter in an article action. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-5757?: CVE-2008-5757 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-5757 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5757?: CVE-2008-5757 primarily affects Textpattern. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5757?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5757 published?: CVE-2008-5757 was published on 2008-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:textpattern:textpattern:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:textpattern:textpattern:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:textpattern:textpattern:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:textpattern:textpattern:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:textpattern:textpattern:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:textpattern:textpattern:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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