Is CVE-2008-1470 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-1470, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-1470 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-1470 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-1470?

CVE-2008-1470 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2008-1470

CWE-79Published: March 24, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in IISWebAgentIF.dll in the WebID RSA Authentication Agent 5.3, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the postdata parameter, due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2005-1118.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-1470 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-1470. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.