CVE-2008-2449: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2449: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Isaac McGowan phpInstantGallery 2.0 allow remote att...

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Isaac McGowan phpInstantGallery 2.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) gallery parameter to (a) index.php and (b) image.php, and the (2) imgnum parameter to image.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-2449 describes reported cross-site scripting issues in phpInstantGallery 2.0. A public visitor may be able to inject browser-executed HTML or script through gallery-related request parameters. The record notes the provenance is unknown and based only on third-party information, so certainty and severity are limited. Exposure is likely limited to internet-facing or intranet deployments of phpInstantGallery 2.0. The provided affected-product fields are n/a, so teams should verify by inventory rather than assuming broad exposure. Treat this as a legacy web-application exposure check. Prioritize promptly if phpInstantGallery 2.0 is public-facing or handles authenticated users, but the record lacks severity scoring and active-exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify whether phpInstantGallery 2.0 is deployed anywhere.; Check vendor or trusted archival guidance for any available fix.; Retire or replace unsupported gallery software where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 27, 2008, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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phpinstantgallery-index-image-xss(42374)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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