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CVE-2008-5786: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Silva Find extension 1.1.5 and earlier in Silva 1.x before 1.6

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2008-5786 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting silva, silva find. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Silva Find extension 1.1.5 and earlier in Silva 1.x before 1.6.3.2, Silva 2.0 before 2.0.12.2, and Silva 2.1 before 2.1.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the fulltext parameter.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2008-12-31
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: infrae

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

infrae silva DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.0.2 · 1.0.3 · 1.1 · 1.1.1 · 1.1.2 · 1.1.4 · 1.1.5 · 1.1b1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.2
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy silva || rpm -q silva || silva --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison silva sudo apt install silva=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold silva
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list silva sudo dnf downgrade silva-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add silva
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.
infrae silva find UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.1.5 · 0.1 · 0.1.1 · 0.1.2 · 1.0 · 1.1 · 1.1.1 · 1.1.1.2
Fixed in: newer than 1.1.5
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy silva-find || rpm -q silva-find || silva-find --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade silva-find
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade silva-find
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2008-5786?

silva: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; silva find: upgrade to newer than 1.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5786 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5786 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-2008-5786 affect?

CVE-2008-5786 affects silva, silva find. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Silva Find extension 1.1.5 and earlier in Silva 1.x before 1.6.3.2, Silva 2.0 before 2.0.12.2, and Silva 2.1 before 2.1.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via t

How urgent is CVE-2008-5786?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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