CVE-2008-1537 json
Directory traversal vulnerability in pb_inc/admincenter/index.php in PowerScripts PowerBook 1.21 allows remote attackers to include and exe…
published 2008-03-28 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-1538
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.9%
- EPSS 2.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 86%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Directory traversal vulnerability in pb_inc/admincenter/index.php in PowerScripts PowerBook 1.21 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the page parameter. NOTE: in some environments, this can be leveraged for remote file inclusion by using a UNC share pathname or an ftp, ftps, or ssh2.sftp URL.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-5302)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-5302 PowerBook 1.21 - 'index.php' Local File Inclusion webapps, 2008-03-24
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/5302
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/490008/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/41393
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/3783
third-party-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/29480
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/28418
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-1537
- NVD CVE-2008-1537
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