CVE-2012-6608: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in xmlservices/E_book.php in Elastix 2.3.0 allows remote attackers to

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-6608 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting elastix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in xmlservices/E_book.php in Elastix 2.3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Page parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2013-11-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: elastix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-11-25 19:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

elastix elastix DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison elastix sudo apt install elastix=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold elastix

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

dnf --showduplicates list elastix sudo dnf downgrade elastix-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add elastix

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.

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: Elastix - 'page' Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2012-6608?

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

Is CVE-2012-6608 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6608 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-2012-6608 affect?

CVE-2012-6608 affects elastix. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in xmlservices/E_book.php in Elastix 2.3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Page parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2012-6608?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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