CVE-2008-0092: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in the search module in Appalachian State University php

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0092 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting phpwebsite. 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 the search module in Appalachian State University phpWebSite 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2008-01-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpwebsite

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-01-04 01:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpwebsite phpwebsite DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpwebsite sudo apt install phpwebsite=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpwebsite

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpwebsite sudo dnf downgrade phpwebsite-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpwebsite

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: phpWebSite 0.10.0 - 'module' SQL Injection

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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-2008-0092?

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

Is CVE-2008-0092 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0092 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-2008-0092 affect?

CVE-2008-0092 affects phpwebsite. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in the search module in Appalachian State University phpWebSite 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0092?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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