CVE-2008-7147: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in IntraLearn Software IntraLearn 2.1, and possibly other

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7147 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting intralearn. 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 IntraLearn Software IntraLearn 2.1, and possibly other versions before 4.2.3, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) outline and (2) course parameters to library/description_link.cfm, or the (3) records_to_display and (4) the_start parameters to library/courses_catalog.cfm.

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	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-09-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: intralearn

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-09-01 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intralearn intralearn DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1 · 4.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison intralearn sudo apt install intralearn=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo apt-mark hold intralearn

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

dnf --showduplicates list intralearn sudo dnf downgrade intralearn-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add intralearn

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-2008-7147?

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

Is CVE-2008-7147 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7147 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-2008-7147 affect?

CVE-2008-7147 affects intralearn. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in IntraLearn Software IntraLearn 2.1, and possibly other versions before 4.2.3, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) outline and (2) course parameters

How urgent is CVE-2008-7147?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-7146 MEDIUM 5.0 UPGRADE IntraLearn Software IntraLearn 2.1, and possibly other versions before 4.2.3, allows remote attackers to obtai

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