CVE-2008-5979

Name: CVE-2008-5979
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-27T01:30:00.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5979 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in default.asp in Ocean12 Mailing List Manager Gold allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Email parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in default.asp in Ocean12 Mailing List Manager Gold allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Email parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.68%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ocean12 Technologies	Mailing List Manager	_nil_	Gold

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5979?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in default.asp in Ocean12 Mailing List Manager Gold allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Email parameter.

How severe is CVE-2008-5979?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5979 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5979?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-5979?

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Source: NVD / NIST