CVE-2008-5944: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules.php in NavBoard 16 (2.6.0) allows remote attackers to inje

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5944 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting navboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules.php in NavBoard 16 (2.6.0) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the module parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-01-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: navboard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-22 11:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

navboard navboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 16

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison navboard sudo apt install navboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_16> sudo apt-mark hold navboard

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

dnf --showduplicates list navboard sudo dnf downgrade navboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_16> sudo dnf versionlock add navboard

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: Nortel Networks SRG V16 - 'modules.php?module' 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-2008-5944?

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

Is CVE-2008-5944 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5944 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-2008-5944 affect?

CVE-2008-5944 affects navboard. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules.php in NavBoard 16 (2.6.0) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the module parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5944?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-5943 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in NavBoard 16 (2.6.0) allow remote attackers to include and exec

References

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