CVE-2008-3709: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in CyBoards PHP Lite 1.21 allow remote attackers to inject

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-3709 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting cyboards php lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in CyBoards PHP Lite 1.21 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) lOptionsOptions, (2) lNavAdminOptions, or (3) lNavReturn parameter to options.php; or the (4) lNavReturn parameter to subscribe.php.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2008-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hotscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-08-19 19:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hotscripts cyboards php lite DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.21

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.21

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cyboards-php-lite || rpm -q cyboards-php-lite || cyboards-php-lite --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cyboards-php-lite sudo apt install cyboards-php-lite=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.21> sudo apt-mark hold cyboards-php-lite

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

dnf --showduplicates list cyboards-php-lite sudo dnf downgrade cyboards-php-lite-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.21> sudo dnf versionlock add cyboards-php-lite

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.

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-2008-3709?

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

Is CVE-2008-3709 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3709 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-2008-3709 affect?

CVE-2008-3709 affects cyboards php lite. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in CyBoards PHP Lite 1.21 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) lOptionsOptions, (2) lNavAdminOptions, or (3) lNavReturn parameter to options.php; or th

How urgent is CVE-2008-3709?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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