How severe is CVE-2008-6644?

CVE-2008-6644 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6644 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6644?

CVE-2008-6644 primarily affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6644?

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

When was CVE-2008-6644 published?

CVE-2008-6644 was published on 2009-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6644

CVE-2008-6644 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke 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% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke
Published: 2009-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Default.aspx in DotNetNuke 4.8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6644?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Default.aspx in DotNetNuke 4.8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO.
How severe is CVE-2008-6644?: CVE-2008-6644 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6644 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6644?: CVE-2008-6644 primarily affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6644?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6644 published?: CVE-2008-6644 was published on 2009-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.10d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:1.0.10e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:3.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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