CVE-2007-6298: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Shoutbox module for Drupal 5.x before Shoutbox 5.x-1.1 allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-6298?

shoutbox: upgrade to newer than 5.x_1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-6298 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6298 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-6298 affect?

CVE-2007-6298 affects shoutbox. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Shoutbox module for Drupal 5.x before Shoutbox 5.x-1.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Shoutbox block messages.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-6298?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2007-6298 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting shoutbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Shoutbox module for Drupal 5.x before Shoutbox 5.x-1.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Shoutbox block messages.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2007-12-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: drupal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-12-10 18:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

drupal shoutbox UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.x_1.1

Fixed in: newer than 5.x_1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shoutbox || rpm -q shoutbox || shoutbox --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.x_1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade shoutbox

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shoutbox

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2007-6298?

shoutbox: upgrade to newer than 5.x_1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-6298 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6298 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-2007-6298 affect?

CVE-2007-6298 affects shoutbox. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Shoutbox module for Drupal 5.x before Shoutbox 5.x-1.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Shoutbox block messages.

How urgent is CVE-2007-6298?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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