CVE-2008-7036: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in DevTracker module 3.0 for bcoos 1.1.11 and

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-7036?

e-xoops: upgrade to newer than 1.08; devtracker: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; bcoos: upgrade to newer than 1.1.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-7036 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7036 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-7036 affect?

CVE-2008-7036 affects e-xoops, devtracker, bcoos. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in DevTracker module 3.0 for bcoos 1.1.11 and earlier, and DevTracker module 0.20 for E-XooPS 1.0.8 and earlier, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-7036?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADEDOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2008-7036 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting e-xoops, devtracker, bcoos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in DevTracker module 3.0 for bcoos 1.1.11 and earlier, and DevTracker module 0.20 for E-XooPS 1.0.8 and earlier, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) direction and (2) order_by parameters.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bcoos · e-xoops

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-24 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

e-xoops e-xoops UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.08 · 1.05 r3 · 1.05 rev1 · 1.05 rev2 · 1.05 rev3

Fixed in: newer than 1.08

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy e-xoops || rpm -q e-xoops || e-xoops --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.08 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade e-xoops

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade e-xoops

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

bcoos devtracker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.20 · 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.20

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison devtracker sudo apt install devtracker=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.20> sudo apt-mark hold devtracker

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

dnf --showduplicates list devtracker sudo dnf downgrade devtracker-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.20> sudo dnf versionlock add devtracker

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.

bcoos bcoos UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.11 · 1.0.9 · 1.0.10 · 1.0.11 · 1.0.12 · 1.0.13

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bcoos

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bcoos

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: DevTracker Module For bcoos 1.1.11 and E-xoops 1.0.8 - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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-2008-7036?

e-xoops: upgrade to newer than 1.08; devtracker: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; bcoos: upgrade to newer than 1.1.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-7036 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7036 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-2008-7036 affect?

CVE-2008-7036 affects e-xoops, devtracker, bcoos. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in DevTracker module 3.0 for bcoos 1.1.11 and earlier, and DevTracker module 0.20 for E-XooPS 1.0.8 and earlier, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML

How urgent is CVE-2008-7036?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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