CVE-2008-5193: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5193: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.asp in W1L3D4 Philboard 1.14 and 1.2 allows remote attac...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.asp in W1L3D4 Philboard 1.14 and 1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchterms parameter. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-4024.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-5193 is a cross-site scripting issue in W1L3D4 Philboard search functionality. An attacker could cause a victim’s browser to run unwanted script through crafted search input. Business urgency depends on whether this legacy forum software is still internet-facing. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running W1L3D4 Philboard 1.14 or 1.2, especially if search.asp is reachable by unauthenticated internet users. Treat this as a targeted legacy-software exposure issue, not a broad emergency. Prioritize quickly if Philboard is public-facing or used by authenticated customers. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for W1L3D4 Philboard 1.14 or 1.2.; Check vendor or project guidance for fixed versions or official workarounds.; If unsupported, plan removal, replacement, or isolation of Philboard..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 21, 2008, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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5958CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
philboard-search-xss(43451)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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