CVE-2008-0194

CVE-2008-0194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in WordPress 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, delete arbitrary files, and cause a denial of service via a .. (dot dot) in the backup parameter in a wp-db-backup.php action to wp-admin/edit.php. NOTE: this might be the same as CVE-2006-5705.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0194?
Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in WordPress 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, delete arbitrary files, and cause a denial of service via a .. (dot dot) in the backup parameter in a wp-db-backup.php action to wp-admin/edit.php. NOTE: this might be the same as CVE-2006-5705.1.
How severe is CVE-2008-0194?
CVE-2008-0194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0194 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0194?
CVE-2008-0194 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0194?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0194 published?
CVE-2008-0194 was published on 2008-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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