How severe is CVE-2008-0094?

CVE-2008-0094 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0094 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0094?

CVE-2008-0094 affects Modxcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0094?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0094 published?

CVE-2008-0094 was published on 2008-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0094

CVE-2008-0094 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Modxcms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Modxcms
Published: 2008-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MODx Content Management System 0.9.6.1 allow remote attackers to (1) include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the as_language parameter to assets/snippets/AjaxSearch/AjaxSearch.php, reached through index-ajax.php; and (2) read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to assets/js/htcmime.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0094?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MODx Content Management System 0.9.6.1 allow remote attackers to (1) include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the as_language parameter to assets/snippets/AjaxSearch/AjaxSearch.php, reached through index-ajax.php; and (2) read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to assets/js/htcmime.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-0094?: CVE-2008-0094 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0094 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0094?: CVE-2008-0094 affects Modxcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0094?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0094 published?: CVE-2008-0094 was published on 2008-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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