CVE-2008-6428: The CGI framework in Kaya 0.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct cross-sit

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6428 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting kaya. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The CGI framework in Kaya 0.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors.

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 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-03-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kayalang

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

kayalang kaya DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kaya sudo apt install kaya=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold kaya

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

dnf --showduplicates list kaya sudo dnf downgrade kaya-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add kaya

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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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-2008-6428?

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

Is CVE-2008-6428 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6428 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-2008-6428 affect?

CVE-2008-6428 affects kaya. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The CGI framework in Kaya 0.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6428?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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