How severe is CVE-2008-6359?

CVE-2008-6359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6359 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-2008-6359?

CVE-2008-6359 affects Phpf1 Max's Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6359?

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

When was CVE-2008-6359 published?

CVE-2008-6359 was published on 2009-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6359

CVE-2008-6359 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpf1 Max's Guestbook 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: Phpf1 Max's Guestbook
Published: 2009-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Max's Guestbook allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, (2) email, and (3) message parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6359?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Max's Guestbook allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, (2) email, and (3) message parameters.
How severe is CVE-2008-6359?: CVE-2008-6359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6359 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-2008-6359?: CVE-2008-6359 affects Phpf1 Max's Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6359?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6359 published?: CVE-2008-6359 was published on 2009-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpf1:max\'s_guestbook:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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