CVE-2008-6884 json
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in XOOPS 2.3.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execut…
published 2009-07-31 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-6844
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.6%
- EPSS 5.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in XOOPS 2.3.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the xoopsConfig[language] parameter to (1) blocks.php and (2) main.php in xoops_lib/modules/protector/.
Patch / fix
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7380)
- Published
Exploit prediction
5.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
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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osvdb.org
/50573
vdb-entry, patch
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32685
vdb-entry, patch
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xoops.org
/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4563
patch, vendor-advisory
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=122875395329794&w=2
mailing-list, exploit, patch
-
xoops.org
/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4540
patch, vendor-advisory
-
osvdb.org
/50572
vdb-entry, patch
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/7380
exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/33048
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/47153
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-6884
- NVD CVE-2008-6884
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