How severe is CVE-2008-0167?

CVE-2008-0167 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0167 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0167?

CVE-2008-0167 affects Gforge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0167?

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

When was CVE-2008-0167 published?

CVE-2008-0167 was published on 2008-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0167

CVE-2008-0167 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gforge with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Gforge
Published: 2008-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The write_array_file function in utils/include.pl in GForge 4.5.14 updates configuration files by truncating them to zero length and then writing new data, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions or have unspecified other impact in opportunistic circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0167?: The write_array_file function in utils/include.pl in GForge 4.5.14 updates configuration files by truncating them to zero length and then writing new data, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions or have unspecified other impact in opportunistic circumstances.
How severe is CVE-2008-0167?: CVE-2008-0167 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0167 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0167?: CVE-2008-0167 affects Gforge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0167?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0167 published?: CVE-2008-0167 was published on 2008-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gforge:gforge:4.5.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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