How severe is CVE-2008-6062?

CVE-2008-6062 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6062 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6062?

CVE-2008-6062 affects Adobe Dreamweaver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6062?

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

When was CVE-2008-6062 published?

CVE-2008-6062 was published on 2009-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6062

CVE-2008-6062 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Dreamweaver 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Adobe Dreamweaver
Published: 2009-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ActionScript in arbitrary Shockwave Flash (SWF) files created by Adobe Dreamweaver, when the Insert Flash Video feature is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an asfunction: URI in the skinName parameter. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2007-6242, CVE-2007-6244, or CVE-2007-6637.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6062?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ActionScript in arbitrary Shockwave Flash (SWF) files created by Adobe Dreamweaver, when the Insert Flash Video feature is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an asfunction: URI in the skinName parameter. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2007-6242, CVE-2007-6244, or CVE-2007-6637.
How severe is CVE-2008-6062?: CVE-2008-6062 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6062 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6062?: CVE-2008-6062 affects Adobe Dreamweaver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6062?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6062 published?: CVE-2008-6062 was published on 2009-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:dreamweaver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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