Is CVE-2008-7117 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-7117, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-7117 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-7117 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-7117?

CVE-2008-7117 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2008-7117

CWE-264Published: August 28, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

eledicss.php in WeBid auction script 0.5.4 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary cascading style sheets (CSS) files via a certain request with the file parameter set to style.css. NOTE: this can probably be leveraged for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-7117 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-2008-7117. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.