CVE-2008-4079

Name: CVE-2008-4079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-15T15:14:07.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Movable Type (MT) 4.x through 4.20, and 3.36 and earlier; Movable Type Enterprise 4.x through 4.20, and 1.54 and earlier; and Movable Type Community Solution allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Movable Type (MT) 4.x through 4.20, and 3.36 and earlier; Movable Type Enterprise 4.x through 4.20, and 1.54 and earlier; and Movable Type Community Solution allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.05%

60.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Six Apart	Movable Type	<= 1.54	Unknown
Six Apart	Movable Type	3.36	Unknown
Six Apart	Movable Type	4	—
Six Apart	Movable Type	4.20	—
Six Apart	Movable Type	unknown	Unknown

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4079?

How severe is CVE-2008-4079?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4079 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4079?

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