How severe is CVE-2008-1856?

CVE-2008-1856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1856 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1856?

CVE-2008-1856 primarily affects Linpha. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1856?

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

When was CVE-2008-1856 published?

CVE-2008-1856 was published on 2008-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1856

CVE-2008-1856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linpha with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Linpha
Published: 2008-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

plugins/maps/db_handler.php in LinPHA 1.3.3 and earlier does not require authentication for a settings action that modifies the configuration file, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and execute arbitrary local files by placing directory traversal sequences into the maps_type configuration setting, and then sending a request to maps_view.php, which causes plugins/maps/map.main.class.php to use the modified configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1856?: plugins/maps/db_handler.php in LinPHA 1.3.3 and earlier does not require authentication for a settings action that modifies the configuration file, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and execute arbitrary local files by placing directory traversal sequences into the maps_type configuration setting, and then sending a request to maps_view.php, which causes plugins/maps/map.main.class.php to use the modified configuration.
How severe is CVE-2008-1856?: CVE-2008-1856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1856 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1856?: CVE-2008-1856 primarily affects Linpha. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1856?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1856 published?: CVE-2008-1856 was published on 2008-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:0.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:0.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:1.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:1.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:1.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linpha:linpha:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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