CVE-2008-5933: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in CMS ISWEB 3.0 allow remote attackers to in

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5933 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting cms isweb. 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 index.php in CMS ISWEB 3.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the strcerca parameter (aka the input field for the cerca action) or (2) the id_oggetto parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained 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	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-01-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cmsisweb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-21 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cmsisweb cms isweb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cms-isweb sudo apt install cms-isweb=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold cms-isweb

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

dnf --showduplicates list cms-isweb sudo dnf downgrade cms-isweb-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cms-isweb

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: isweb CMS 3.0 - SQL Injection / 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-2008-5933?

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

Is CVE-2008-5933 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5933 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-2008-5933 affect?

CVE-2008-5933 affects cms isweb. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in CMS ISWEB 3.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the strcerca parameter (aka the input field for the cerca action) or (2) the id_oggetto

How urgent is CVE-2008-5933?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-5934 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in CMS ISWEB 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL com

References

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