CVE-2008-6446: Static code injection vulnerability in the Guestbook component in CMS MAXSITE allows remote attackers to injec

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2008-6446 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting maxsite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Static code injection vulnerability in the Guestbook component in CMS MAXSITE allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into the guestbook via the message parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-03-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: geniuscyber

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-09 14:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geniuscyber maxsite MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: CMS MAXSITE Component Guestbook - Remote Command Execution

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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-2008-6446?

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

Is CVE-2008-6446 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6446 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-2008-6446 affect?

CVE-2008-6446 affects maxsite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Static code injection vulnerability in the Guestbook component in CMS MAXSITE allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into the guestbook via the message parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6446?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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