CVE-2008-0838

Name: CVE-2008-0838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-02-20T21:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0838 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web administration interface in Sophos ES1000 and ES4000 Email Security Appliance 2.1.0.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) error and (2) go parameters to the login page.. EPSS estimates a 4.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web administration interface in Sophos ES1000 and ES4000 Email Security Appliance 2.1.0.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) error and (2) go parameters to the login page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.19%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Es1000	2.1.0.0
Sophos	Es4000	2.1.0.0

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0838?

How severe is CVE-2008-0838?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0838 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0838?

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Source: NVD / NIST