CVE-2008-0455
MediumPublic exploitCross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the mod_negotiation module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.6 and earlier in the 2.2.x series, 2.0.61 and earlier in the 2.0.x series, and 1.3.39 and earlier in the 1.3.x series allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web…
Published Jan 25, 2008 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0455
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-0455 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.3 v2) affecting HTTP Server (Apache), Jboss Enterprise Application Platform (Redhat), Enterprise Linux Desktop (Redhat) and 22 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including antlr-eap6 0:2.7.7-15_redhat_2.ep6.el5, antlr-eap6 0:2.7.7-15_redhat_2.ep6.el6, HTTP Server 2.2.23.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
65%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the mod_negotiation module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.6 and earlier in the 2.2.x series, 2.0.61 and earlier in the 2.0.x series, and 1.3.39 and earlier in the 1.3.x series allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading a file with a name containing XSS sequences and a file extension, which leads to injection within a (1) "406 Not Acceptable" or (2) "300 Multiple Choices" HTTP response when the extension is omitted in a request for the file.
Affected Products
478 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP ServerApache | See advisory | 2.2.23 |
| Jboss Enterprise Application PlatformRedhat | 6.0.0, 6.4.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat | 5.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux ServerRedhat | 5.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux WorkstationRedhat | 5.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
antlr-eap6
0:2.7.7-15_redhat_2.ep6.el5, 0:2.7.7-15_redhat_2.ep6.el6
HTTP Server
2.2.23
apache-commons-beanutils
0:1.8.3-10.redhat_2.ep6.el5, 0:1.8.3-10.redhat_2.ep6.el6
apache-commons-cli
0:1.2-7.5.redhat_2.ep6.el5.4, 0:1.2-7.5.redhat_2.ep6.el6.4
apache-commons-codec-eap6
0:1.4-14.redhat_2.ep6.el5.1, 0:1.4-14.redhat_2.ep6.el6.1
apache-commons-collections
0:3.2.1-10.redhat_2.ep6.el5
apache-commons-collections-eap6
0:3.2.1-13.redhat_2.ep6.el5.1, 0:3.2.1-13.redhat_2.ep6.el6.1
apache-commons-configuration
0:1.6-7.2.redhat_2.ep6.el5.5, 0:1.6-7.2.redhat_2.ep6.el6.5
apache-commons-daemon-jsvc-eap6
1:1.0.10-3.ep6.el5, 1:1.0.10-3.ep6.el6
apache-commons-io-eap6
0:2.1-6.redhat_2.ep6.el5.1, 0:2.1-6.redhat_2.ep6.el6.1
apache-commons-lang
0:2.6-3.redhat_2.ep6.el5
apache-commons-lang-eap6
0:2.6-5redhat_2.ep6.el5.1, 0:2.6-5redhat_2.ep6.el6.1
apache-commons-pool-eap6
0:1.5.6-8.redhat_2.ep6.el5.1, 0:1.5.6-8.redhat_2.ep6.el6.1
apache-cxf
0:2.4.9-4.redhat_2.ep6.el5, 0:2.4.9-4.redhat_2.ep6.el6
apache-cxf-xjc-utils
0:2.4.0-11.redhat_2.ep6.el5.4, 0:2.4.0-11.redhat_2.ep6.el6.4
apache-mime4j
0:0.6-7.redhat_2.ep6.el5.5, 0:0.6-7.redhat_2.ep6.el6.5
apache2
2.2.22-8
atinject
0:1-8.2_redhat_2.ep6.el5.5, 0:1-8.2_redhat_2.ep6.el6.5
cal10n
0:0.7.3-8.redhat_2.ep6.el5.5, 0:0.7.3-8.redhat_2.ep6.el6.5
codehaus-jackson
0:1.9.2-6_redhat_2.ep6.el5.5, 0:1.9.2-6_redhat_2.ep6.el6.5
dom4j
0:1.6.1-14_redhat_3.ep6.el5, 0:1.6.1-14_redhat_3.ep6.el6
glassfish-jaf
0:1.1.1-14.redhat_2.ep6.el6.3, 0:1.1.1-16.redhat_2.ep6.el5
glassfish-javamail
0:1.4.4-16.redhat_2.ep6.el5, 0:1.4.4-16.redhat_2.ep6.el6
glassfish-jaxb
0:2.2.5-10_redhat_3.ep6.el5, 0:2.2.5-10_redhat_3.ep6.el6
glassfish-jsf
0:2.1.13-1_redhat_1.ep6.el5, 0:2.1.13-1_redhat_1.ep6.el6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 25, 2008
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisoryRHSA-2012:1591
- advisoryRHSA-2012:1592
- advisoryRHSA-2012:1594
- advisoryRHSA-2013:0130
- advisoryRHSA-2012:1591
FAQ
Common Questions.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the mod_negotiation module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.6 and earlier in the 2.2.x series, 2.0.61 and earlier in the 2.0.x series, and 1.3.39 and earlier in the 1.3.x series allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading a file with a…
Affected: HTTP Server (Apache); Jboss Enterprise Application Platform (Redhat) versions 6.0.0, 6.4.0; Enterprise Linux Desktop (Redhat) versions 5.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including antlr-eap6 0:2.7.7-15_redhat_2.ep6.el5, antlr-eap6 0:2.7.7-15_redhat_2.ep6.el6, HTTP Server 2.2.23.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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