How severe is CVE-2008-4648?

CVE-2008-4648 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4648 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4648?

CVE-2008-4648 affects Elxis Elxis Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4648?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-4648 published?

CVE-2008-4648 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4648

CVE-2008-4648 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elxis Elxis Cms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Elxis Elxis Cms
Published: 2008-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Elxis CMS 2008.1 revision 2204 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) PATH_INFO or the (2) option, (3) Itemid, (4) id, (5) task, (6) bid, and (7) contact_id parameters. NOTE: the error might be located in modules/mod_language.php, and index.php might be the interaction point.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4648?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Elxis CMS 2008.1 revision 2204 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) PATH_INFO or the (2) option, (3) Itemid, (4) id, (5) task, (6) bid, and (7) contact_id parameters. NOTE: the error might be located in modules/mod_language.php, and index.php might be the interaction point.
How severe is CVE-2008-4648?: CVE-2008-4648 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4648 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4648?: CVE-2008-4648 affects Elxis Elxis Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4648?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4648 published?: CVE-2008-4648 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:elxis:elxis_cms:2008.1:revision_2204:*:*:*:*:*:*

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