How severe is CVE-2008-1284?

CVE-2008-1284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1284 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1284?

CVE-2008-1284 primarily affects Horde Groupware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1284?

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

When was CVE-2008-1284 published?

CVE-2008-1284 was published on 2008-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1284

CVE-2008-1284 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Horde Groupware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Horde Groupware
Published: 2008-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Horde 3.1.6, Groupware before 1.0.5, and Groupware Webmail Edition before 1.0.6, when running with certain configurations, allows remote authenticated users to read and execute arbitrary files via ".." sequences and a null byte in the theme name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1284?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Horde 3.1.6, Groupware before 1.0.5, and Groupware Webmail Edition before 1.0.6, when running with certain configurations, allows remote authenticated users to read and execute arbitrary files via ".." sequences and a null byte in the theme name.
How severe is CVE-2008-1284?: CVE-2008-1284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1284 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1284?: CVE-2008-1284 primarily affects Horde Groupware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1284?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1284 published?: CVE-2008-1284 was published on 2008-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:horde:groupware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:groupware_webmail_edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:horde:3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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