CVE-2008-3937
CWE-79Published: September 5, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Open Media Collectors Database (OpenDb) 1.0.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) user_id parameter in an edit action to user_admin.php, the (2) title parameter to listings.php, and the (3) redirect_url parameter to user_profile.php.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-3937 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-3937. 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-3937 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts