How severe is CVE-2008-0138?

CVE-2008-0138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0138 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0138?

CVE-2008-0138 affects Xoops Xoopsgallery Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0138?

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

When was CVE-2008-0138 published?

CVE-2008-0138 was published on 2008-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0138

CVE-2008-0138 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xoops Xoopsgallery Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Xoops Xoopsgallery Module
Published: 2008-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in xoopsgallery/init_basic.php in the mod_gallery module for XOOPS, when register_globals is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GALLERY_BASEDIR parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0138?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in xoopsgallery/init_basic.php in the mod_gallery module for XOOPS, when register_globals is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GALLERY_BASEDIR parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-0138?: CVE-2008-0138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0138 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0138?: CVE-2008-0138 affects Xoops Xoopsgallery Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0138?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0138 published?: CVE-2008-0138 was published on 2008-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xoops:xoopsgallery_module:1.3.3_9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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