UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2008-02-05

CVE-2008-0576

drupal project_issue_tracking_module Security Advisory (CVE-2008-0576)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-0576 impacting drupal project_issue_tracking_module. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Project Issue Tracking module 5.x-2.x-dev before 20080130 in the 5.x-2.x series, 5.x-1.2 and earlier in the 5.x-1.x series, 4.7.x-2.6 and earlier in the 4.7.x-2.x series, and 4.7.x-1.6 and earlier in the 4.7.x-1.x series for Drupal allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors that write to summary table pages.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product drupal / project_issue_tracking_module
Affected Versions 4.7
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-0576 impacting drupal project_issue_tracking_module.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-0576.yaml
id: cve-2008-0576

info:
  name: drupal project_issue_tracking_module - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-0576 affecting drupal project_issue_tracking_module.
    Evaluation: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Project Issue Tracking module 5.x-2.x-dev before 20080130 in the 5.x-2.x series, 5.x-1.2 and earlier i...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-0576
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2008-0576
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2008-0576,drupal,project_issue_tracking_mo,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "project_issue_tracking_module"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-0576.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-0576
# Target: drupal project_issue_tracking_module | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-0576 (drupal project_issue_tracking_module)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against drupal project_issue_tracking_module scope (4.7).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-0576.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-0576
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install project_issue_tracking_mo 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade project_issue_tracking_mo 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update project_issue_tracking_mo

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i project_issue_tracking_mo 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i project_issue_tracking_mo

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-0576 in drupal project_issue_tracking_module?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update drupal project_issue_tracking_module packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-0576?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-0576?

CVE-2008-0576 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-0576
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor drupal
Product project_issue_tracking_module
Published 2008-02-05
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N