CVE-2008-1955: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in rep.php in Martin BOUCHER MyBoard 1.0.12 allows remote attackers t

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-1955 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting myboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in rep.php in Martin BOUCHER MyBoard 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter. 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	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2008-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: toocharger

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-04-25 19:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

toocharger myboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.12

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.12

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison myboard sudo apt install myboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.12> sudo apt-mark hold myboard

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

dnf --showduplicates list myboard sudo dnf downgrade myboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.12> sudo dnf versionlock add myboard

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: MyBoard 1.0.12 - 'rep.php' 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-2008-1955?

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

Is CVE-2008-1955 being exploited?

CVE-2008-1955 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-2008-1955 affect?

CVE-2008-1955 affects myboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in rep.php in Martin BOUCHER MyBoard 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter. information.

How urgent is CVE-2008-1955?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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