How severe is CVE-2008-6436?

CVE-2008-6436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6436?

CVE-2008-6436 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6436?

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

When was CVE-2008-6436 published?

CVE-2008-6436 was published on 2009-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6436

CVE-2008-6436 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xerox Workcentre 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% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Xerox Workcentre
Published: 2009-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web Server in Xerox WorkCentre 7132, 7228, 7235, and 7245 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6436?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web Server in Xerox WorkCentre 7132, 7228, 7235, and 7245 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-6436?: CVE-2008-6436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6436?: CVE-2008-6436 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6436 published?: CVE-2008-6436 was published on 2009-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:7132:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:7228:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:7235:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:7245:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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