CVE-2008-5917

Name: CVE-2008-5917
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-21T02:30:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5917 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the XSS filter (framework/Text_Filter/Filter/xss.php) in Horde Application Framework 3.2.2 and 3.3, when Internet Explorer is being used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors related to style attributes.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the XSS filter (framework/Text_Filter/Filter/xss.php) in Horde Application Framework 3.2.2 and 3.3, when Internet Explorer is being used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors related to style attributes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.30%

66.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Horde	Application Framework	3.2.2
Horde	Application Framework	3.3

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5917?

How severe is CVE-2008-5917?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5917 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5917?

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Source: NVD / NIST