CVE-2008-6190: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in EEBCMS 0.95 allows remote attackers to inject arbitra

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6190 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting eebcms. 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 EEBCMS 0.95 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the content 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	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-02-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eeb-welt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-19 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eeb-welt eebcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.95

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.95

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.95 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison eebcms sudo apt install eebcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.95> sudo apt-mark hold eebcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list eebcms sudo dnf downgrade eebcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.95> sudo dnf versionlock add eebcms

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-2008-6190?

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

Is CVE-2008-6190 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6190 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-2008-6190 affect?

CVE-2008-6190 affects eebcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in EEBCMS 0.95 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the content parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6190?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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