CVE-2008-6842 json
Directory traversal vulnerability in data/modules/blog/module_pages_site.php in Pluck 4.6.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute…
published 2009-07-02 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-6802
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Directory traversal vulnerability in data/modules/blog/module_pages_site.php in Pluck 4.6.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the post parameter.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-8271)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-8271 Pluck CMS 4.6.1 - 'module_pages_site.php' Local File Inclusion webapps, 2009-03-23
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34207 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/8271
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/34207
vdb-entry, exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/34415
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/49378
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-6842
- NVD CVE-2008-6842
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