CVE-2008-4520

Name: CVE-2008-4520
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-09T18:14:15.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4520 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bulk_update.pl in AutoNessus before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the remark parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bulk_update.pl in AutoNessus before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the remark parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.22%

65.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Autonessus	Autonessus	<= 1.2.1
Autonessus	Autonessus	1.0
Autonessus	Autonessus	1.1
Autonessus	Autonessus	1.1.1
Autonessus	Autonessus	1.2

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4520?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bulk_update.pl in AutoNessus before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the remark parameter.

How severe is CVE-2008-4520?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4520 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4520?

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Source: NVD / NIST