CVE-2008-5202: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in OTManager CMS 24a allows remote attackers to inject a

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5202 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting otmanager cms. 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 OTManager CMS 24a allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the conteudo 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	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2008-11-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: otmanager

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-11-21 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

otmanager otmanager cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 24a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 24a

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy otmanager-cms || rpm -q otmanager-cms || otmanager-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 24a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison otmanager-cms sudo apt install otmanager-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_24a> sudo apt-mark hold otmanager-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list otmanager-cms sudo dnf downgrade otmanager-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_24a> sudo dnf versionlock add otmanager-cms

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: OTManager CMS 24a - Local File Inclusion / 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-2008-5202?

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

Is CVE-2008-5202 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5202 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-2008-5202 affect?

CVE-2008-5202 affects otmanager cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in OTManager CMS 24a allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the conteudo parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5202?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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