CVE-2008-0617

Name: CVE-2008-0617
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-02-06T12:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0617 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the DMSGuestbook 1.7.0 plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) file parameter to wp-admin/admin.php, or the (2) messagefield parameter in the guestbook page, and the (3) title parameter in the messagearea.. EPSS estimates a 2.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the DMSGuestbook 1.7.0 plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) file parameter to wp-admin/admin.php, or the (2) messagefield parameter in the guestbook page, and the (3) title parameter in the messagearea.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.66%

83.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dmsguestbook Project	Dmsguestbook	1.7.0

References

http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3615Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487437/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27575Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5035Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3615Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487437/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27575Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5035Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0617?

How severe is CVE-2008-0617?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0617 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0617?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST