CVE-2007-0249: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Nwom topsites 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject a

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0249 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting nwom topsites. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Nwom topsites 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the o parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nwom

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-16 23:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nwom nwom topsites DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nwom-topsites || rpm -q nwom-topsites || nwom-topsites --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nwom-topsites sudo apt install nwom-topsites=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold nwom-topsites

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list nwom-topsites sudo dnf downgrade nwom-topsites-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nwom-topsites

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0249?

nwom topsites: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0249 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0249 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-0249 affect?

CVE-2007-0249 affects nwom topsites. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Nwom topsites 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the o parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0249?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

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