CVE-2008-1409
CVE-2008-1409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Exero Exero Cms 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Exero Exero Cms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the Default theme in Exero CMS 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the theme parameter to (1) index.php, (2) editpassword.php, and (3) avatar.php in usercp/; (4) custompage.php; (5) errors/404.php; (6) memberslist.php and (7) profile.php in members/; (8) index.php and (9) fullview.php in news/; and (10) nopermission.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1409?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the Default theme in Exero CMS 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the theme parameter to (1) index.php, (2) editpassword.php, and (3) avatar.php in usercp/; (4) custompage.php; (5) errors/404.php; (6) memberslist.php and (7) profile.php in members/; (8) index.php and (9) fullview.php in news/; and (10) nopermission.php.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1409?
- CVE-2008-1409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1409 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1409?
- CVE-2008-1409 affects Exero Exero Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1409?
- 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-2008-1409 published?
- CVE-2008-1409 was published on 2008-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28273
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0909/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41238
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5265
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:exero:exero_cms:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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