CVE-2008-6308 json
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Private Messaging System (PMS) 1.2.3 and earlier for PunBB allow remote attackers to includ…
published 2009-02-27 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-6278
- cvss
- 5.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Private Messaging System (PMS) 1.2.3 and earlier for PunBB allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the pun_user[language] parameter to (1) functions_navlinks.php, (2) header_new_messages.php, (3) profile_send.php, and (4) viewtopic_PM-link.php in include/pms/.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7159)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-7159 PunBB (Private Messaging System 1.2.x) - Multiple Local File Inclusions webapps, 2008-11-19
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32360 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.1 | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/7159
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32360
vdb-entry, exploit
-
secunia.com
/advisories/13201
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/3214
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46718
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-6308
- NVD CVE-2008-6308
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