CVE-2008-2852: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2852: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CGIWrap before 4.1, when an Internet Explorer based browser is...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CGIWrap before 4.1, when an Internet Explorer based browser is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to failure to set the charset in error messages.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-2852 is a cross-site scripting issue in CGIWrap before 4.1. In affected deployments, error messages shown to Internet Explorer based browsers may lack a charset, allowing attacker-supplied script or HTML to run in a user's browser. The available sources do not provide CVSS scoring or detailed exploit conditions. Exposure is most likely in legacy web servers still using CGIWrap versions before 4.1 and exposing CGIWrap-generated error messages to users. The source bundle does not identify specific packaged products, operating systems, or CPEs. Treat this as a moderate legacy-web risk. It is not shown as actively exploited, but public-facing outdated CGIWrap can expose users to browser-based script execution. Prioritize inventory and upgrade or retirement of any remaining CGIWrap before 4.1. Mitigation focus: Identify any CGIWrap deployments and confirm version numbers.; Upgrade CGIWrap to 4.1 or later where still in use.; Check CGIWrap vendor changelog and release notes for exact fixed behavior..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 25, 2008, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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cgiwrap-error-messages-xss(43176)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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