How severe is CVE-2008-6733?

CVE-2008-6733 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6733 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6733?

CVE-2008-6733 primarily affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6733?

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

When was CVE-2008-6733 published?

CVE-2008-6733 was published on 2009-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6733

CVE-2008-6733 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: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke
Published: 2009-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the error handling page in DotNetNuke 4.6.2 through 4.8.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the querystring parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6733?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the error handling page in DotNetNuke 4.6.2 through 4.8.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the querystring parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-6733?: CVE-2008-6733 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6733 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6733?: CVE-2008-6733 primarily affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6733?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6733 published?: CVE-2008-6733 was published on 2009-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:4.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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