CVE-2008-0615
CVE-2008-0615 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dmsguestbook Project Dmsguestbook with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Dmsguestbook Project Dmsguestbook
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-admin/admin.php in the DMSGuestbook 1.8.0 and 1.7.0 plugin for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) folder and (2) file parameters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0615?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-admin/admin.php in the DMSGuestbook 1.8.0 and 1.7.0 plugin for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) folder and (2) file parameters.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0615?
- CVE-2008-0615 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0615 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0615?
- CVE-2008-0615 primarily affects Dmsguestbook Project Dmsguestbook. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0615?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-0615 published?
- CVE-2008-0615 was published on 2008-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28759
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3615
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487437/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27575
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5035
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:dmsguestbook_project:dmsguestbook:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dmsguestbook_project:dmsguestbook:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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