How severe is CVE-2008-6879?

CVE-2008-6879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6879?

CVE-2008-6879 primarily affects Apache Roller. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6879?

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

When was CVE-2008-6879 published?

CVE-2008-6879 was published on 2009-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6879

CVE-2008-6879 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Roller 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Roller
Published: 2009-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Roller 2.3, 3.0, 3.1, and 4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter in a search action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6879?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Roller 2.3, 3.0, 3.1, and 4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter in a search action.
How severe is CVE-2008-6879?: CVE-2008-6879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6879?: CVE-2008-6879 primarily affects Apache Roller. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6879?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6879 published?: CVE-2008-6879 was published on 2009-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:roller:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:roller:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:roller:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:roller:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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