CVE-2008-6600: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search feature in XMLPortal 3.0 allows remote attackers to inj

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6600 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting xmlportal. 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 search feature in XMLPortal 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter.

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	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-04-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xmlportal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-03 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xmlportal xmlportal DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xmlportal sudo apt install xmlportal=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold xmlportal

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

dnf --showduplicates list xmlportal sudo dnf downgrade xmlportal-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add xmlportal

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-2008-6600?

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

Is CVE-2008-6600 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6600 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-2008-6600 affect?

CVE-2008-6600 affects xmlportal. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search feature in XMLPortal 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6600?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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