How severe is CVE-2008-6299?

CVE-2008-6299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-6299 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-2008-6299?

CVE-2008-6299 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 35 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6299?

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

When was CVE-2008-6299 published?

CVE-2008-6299 was published on 2009-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6299

CVE-2008-6299 is a low-severity vulnerability in Joomla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Joomla
Published: 2009-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Joomla! 1.5.7 and earlier allow remote authenticated users with certain privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the title and description parameters to the com_weblinks module and (2) unspecified vectors in the com_content module related to "article submission."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6299?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Joomla! 1.5.7 and earlier allow remote authenticated users with certain privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the title and description parameters to the com_weblinks module and (2) unspecified vectors in the com_content module related to "article submission."
How severe is CVE-2008-6299?: CVE-2008-6299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-6299 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-2008-6299?: CVE-2008-6299 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 35 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6299?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6299 published?: CVE-2008-6299 was published on 2009-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (35)

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