CVE-2008-1717

CVE-2008-1717 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Woltlab Burning Board with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

WoltLab Community Framework (WCF) 1.0.6 in WoltLab Burning Board 3.0.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the full path via invalid (1) page and (2) form parameters, which leaks the path from an exception handler when a valid class cannot be found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1717?
WoltLab Community Framework (WCF) 1.0.6 in WoltLab Burning Board 3.0.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the full path via invalid (1) page and (2) form parameters, which leaks the path from an exception handler when a valid class cannot be found.
How severe is CVE-2008-1717?
CVE-2008-1717 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1717 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1717?
CVE-2008-1717 affects Woltlab Burning Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1717?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1717 published?
CVE-2008-1717 was published on 2008-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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