CVE-2008-1504: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in setup.php3 in phpHeaven phpMyChat 0.14.5 allows remote attackers t

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-1504 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting phpmychat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in setup.php3 in phpHeaven phpMyChat 0.14.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Lang parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

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	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2008-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpheaven

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-03-25 19:44 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpheaven phpmychat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.14.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.14.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.14.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpmychat sudo apt install phpmychat=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.14.5> sudo apt-mark hold phpmychat

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpmychat sudo dnf downgrade phpmychat-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.14.5> sudo dnf versionlock add phpmychat

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: phpMyChat 0.14.5 - 'setup.php3' Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2008-1504?

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

Is CVE-2008-1504 being exploited?

CVE-2008-1504 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-2008-1504 affect?

CVE-2008-1504 affects phpmychat. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in setup.php3 in phpHeaven phpMyChat 0.14.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Lang parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details ar

How urgent is CVE-2008-1504?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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