How severe is CVE-2008-6208?

CVE-2008-6208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6208?

CVE-2008-6208 affects E107. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6208?

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

When was CVE-2008-6208 published?

CVE-2008-6208 was published on 2009-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6208

CVE-2008-6208 is a medium-severity vulnerability in E107 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% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: E107
Published: 2009-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in submitnews.php in e107 CMS 0.7.11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) author_name, (2) itemtitle, and (3) item parameters. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6208?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in submitnews.php in e107 CMS 0.7.11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) author_name, (2) itemtitle, and (3) item parameters. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-6208?: CVE-2008-6208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6208?: CVE-2008-6208 affects E107. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6208?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6208 published?: CVE-2008-6208 was published on 2009-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:e107:e107:0.7.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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