CVE-2019-6248: PHP Scripts Mall Citysearch / Hotfrog / Gelbeseiten Clone Script 2.0.1 has Reflected XSS via the srch paramete

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-6248 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting citysearch \/ hotfrog \/ gelbeseiten clone script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP Scripts Mall Citysearch / Hotfrog / Gelbeseiten Clone Script 2.0.1 has Reflected XSS via the srch parameter, as demonstrated by restaurants-details.php.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: citysearch \/ hotfrog \/ gelbeseiten clone script project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-01-13 00:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

citysearch \/ hotfrog \/ gelbeseiten clone script project citysearch \/ hotfrog \/ gelbeseiten clone script DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy citysearch--hotfrog--gelbeseiten-clone-script || rpm -q citysearch--hotfrog--gelbeseiten-clone-script || citysearch--hotfrog--gelbeseiten-clone-script --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison citysearch--hotfrog--gelbeseiten-clone-script sudo apt install citysearch--hotfrog--gelbeseiten-clone-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold citysearch--hotfrog--gelbeseiten-clone-script

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

dnf --showduplicates list citysearch--hotfrog--gelbeseiten-clone-script sudo dnf downgrade citysearch--hotfrog--gelbeseiten-clone-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add citysearch--hotfrog--gelbeseiten-clone-script

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.

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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-2019-6248?

citysearch \/ hotfrog \/ gelbeseiten clone script: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-6248 being exploited?

CVE-2019-6248 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-2019-6248 affect?

CVE-2019-6248 affects citysearch \/ hotfrog \/ gelbeseiten clone script. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). PHP Scripts Mall Citysearch / Hotfrog / Gelbeseiten Clone Script 2.0.1 has Reflected XSS via the srch parameter, as demonstrated by restaurants-details.php.

How urgent is CVE-2019-6248?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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