CVE-2008-6413: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Answers module 5.x-1.x-dev and possibly other 5.x versions, a

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6413 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting answers module. 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 Answers module 5.x-1.x-dev and possibly other 5.x versions, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a Simple Answer to a question.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	2009-03-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ticklespace

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-06 11:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ticklespace answers module DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.x-1.x-dev

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.x-1.x-dev

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy answers-module || rpm -q answers-module || answers-module --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.x-1.x-dev (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison answers-module sudo apt install answers-module=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.x-1.x-dev> sudo apt-mark hold answers-module

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

dnf --showduplicates list answers-module sudo dnf downgrade answers-module-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.x-1.x-dev> sudo dnf versionlock add answers-module

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6413?

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

Is CVE-2008-6413 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6413 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-2008-6413 affect?

CVE-2008-6413 affects answers module. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Answers module 5.x-1.x-dev and possibly other 5.x versions, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a Simple Answer to a question.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6413?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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