How severe is CVE-2008-5644?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2008-5644 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2008-5644?

CVE-2008-5644 affects the following packages: typo3/cms-backend (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5644?

Update typo3/cms-backend to 4.2.3 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2008-5644 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2008-5644 in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for typo3/cms-backend, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2008-5644 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Is CVE-2008-5644 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2008-5644 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2008-5644?

CVE-2008-5644 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 1.1%, placing it in the 65th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5644?

CVE-2008-5644 is classified as Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2008-5644 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2008-5644 was published on May 17, 2022 and was last updated on February 9, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

🐘 Packagist

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2008-5644 — cms-backend

CVE-2008-5644 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in typo3/cms-backend. A fix is available for typo3/cms-backend — see the affected versions and patch details below.

TYPO3 Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in the file backend module

Published

May 17, 2022

Updated

Feb 9, 2024

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Oct 31, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

1.1%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs65th percentile — riskier than 65% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐘typo3/cms-backend

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file backend module in TYPO3 4.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`typo3/cms-backend`	≥ 4.2.2&&< 4.2.3	4.2.3`composer require typo3/cms-backend:^4.2.3`

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

typo3typo3

1 version

4.2.2

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for typo3/cms-backend, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update typo3/cms-backend to 4.2.3 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2008-5644 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file backend module in TYPO3 4.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.

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