CVE-2008-1642
CVE-2008-1642 is a high-severity vulnerability in Savas Place Savas Guestbook 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% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Savas Place Savas Guestbook
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Sava's GuestBook 2.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the action parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1642?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Sava's GuestBook 2.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the action parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1642?
- CVE-2008-1642 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1642 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1642?
- CVE-2008-1642 affects Savas Place Savas Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1642?
- 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-2008-1642 published?
- CVE-2008-1642 was published on 2008-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29592
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28536
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41596
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:savas_place:savas_guestbook:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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