CVE-2008-5203

Name: CVE-2008-5203
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-21T17:30:00.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5203 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in external_vote.php in PowerAward 1.1.0 RC1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the l_vote_done parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in external_vote.php in PowerAward 1.1.0 RC1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the l_vote_done parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Poweraward	Poweraward	1.1.0	Rc1

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 21, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5203?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in external_vote.php in PowerAward 1.1.0 RC1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the l_vote_done parameter.

How severe is CVE-2008-5203?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5203 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5203?

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Source: NVD / NIST