CVE-2008-0687: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in siteadmin/editor_files/includes/load_message.php in the Youtube Cl

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2008-0687 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting clone script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in siteadmin/editor_files/includes/load_message.php in the Youtube Clone Script allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lang[please_wait] parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2008-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: youtube

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-02-12 01:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

youtube clone script MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy clone-script || rpm -q clone-script || clone-script --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-0687?

clone script: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0687 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0687 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-2008-0687 affect?

CVE-2008-0687 affects clone script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in siteadmin/editor_files/includes/load_message.php in the Youtube Clone Script allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lang[please_wait] parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0687?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

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