How severe is CVE-2008-0513?

CVE-2008-0513 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-0513 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0513?

CVE-2008-0513 affects Phpcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0513?

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-2008-0513 published?

CVE-2008-0513 was published on 2008-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0513

CVE-2008-0513 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpcms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Phpcms
Published: 2008-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in parser/include/class.cache_phpcms.php in phpCMS 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to parser/parser.php, as demonstrated by a filename ending with %00.gif, a different vector than CVE-2005-1840.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0513?: Directory traversal vulnerability in parser/include/class.cache_phpcms.php in phpCMS 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to parser/parser.php, as demonstrated by a filename ending with %00.gif, a different vector than CVE-2005-1840.
How severe is CVE-2008-0513?: CVE-2008-0513 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0513 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0513?: CVE-2008-0513 affects Phpcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0513?: 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-2008-0513 published?: CVE-2008-0513 was published on 2008-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpcms:phpcms:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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