CVE-2008-5999

Name: CVE-2008-5999
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-28T15:30:00.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5999 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Ajax Checklist module 5.x before 5.x-1.1 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users, with create and edit permissions for posts, to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors involving the ajax_checklist filter.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Ajax Checklist module 5.x before 5.x-1.1 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users, with create and edit permissions for posts, to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors involving the ajax_checklist filter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.83%

53.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Drupal	Ajax Checklist	5.x-1.0

References

http://drupal.org/node/312968Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32009Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45412
http://drupal.org/node/312968Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32009Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45412

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5999?

How severe is CVE-2008-5999?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5999 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5999?

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