How severe is CVE-2008-6192?

CVE-2008-6192 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6192 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6192?

CVE-2008-6192 primarily affects Sun Java System Portal Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6192?

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

When was CVE-2008-6192 published?

CVE-2008-6192 was published on 2009-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6192

CVE-2008-6192 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Portal Server 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% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sun Java System Portal Server
Published: 2009-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in unspecified Portlets in Sun Java System Portal Server 7.0 and 7.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6192?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in unspecified Portlets in Sun Java System Portal Server 7.0 and 7.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-6192?: CVE-2008-6192 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6192 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6192?: CVE-2008-6192 primarily affects Sun Java System Portal Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6192?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6192 published?: CVE-2008-6192 was published on 2009-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_portal_server:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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