CVE-2010-2258: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in signupconfirm.php in phpBannerExchange 1.2 Arabic allows remote at

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-2258 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting phpbannerexchange. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in signupconfirm.php in phpBannerExchange 1.2 Arabic allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the bannerurl 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	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2010-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpbannerexchange project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-06-09 20:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpbannerexchange project phpbannerexchange DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpbannerexchange sudo apt install phpbannerexchange=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold phpbannerexchange

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpbannerexchange sudo dnf downgrade phpbannerexchange-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add phpbannerexchange

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-2010-2258?

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

Is CVE-2010-2258 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2258 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-2010-2258 affect?

CVE-2010-2258 affects phpbannerexchange. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in signupconfirm.php in phpBannerExchange 1.2 Arabic allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the bannerurl parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2010-2258?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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