How severe is CVE-2008-1231?

CVE-2008-1231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1231?

CVE-2008-1231 primarily affects Jspwiki. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1231?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1231 published?

CVE-2008-1231 was published on 2008-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1231

CVE-2008-1231 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jspwiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Jspwiki
Published: 2008-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Edit.jsp in JSPWiki 2.4.104 and 2.5.139 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local .jsp files, and obtain sensitive information, via a .. (dot dot) in the editor parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1231?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Edit.jsp in JSPWiki 2.4.104 and 2.5.139 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local .jsp files, and obtain sensitive information, via a .. (dot dot) in the editor parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-1231?: CVE-2008-1231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1231?: CVE-2008-1231 primarily affects Jspwiki. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1231 published?: CVE-2008-1231 was published on 2008-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:jspwiki:jspwiki:2.4.104:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jspwiki:jspwiki:2.5.139:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jspwiki:jspwiki:2.5.139_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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