CVE-2008-2081
CVE-2008-2081 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siteman with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Siteman
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Siteman 2.0.x2 allows remote authenticated administrators to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2081?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Siteman 2.0.x2 allows remote authenticated administrators to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2081?
- CVE-2008-2081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2081 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2081?
- CVE-2008-2081 affects Siteman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2081?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-2081 published?
- CVE-2008-2081 was published on 2008-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://ircrash.com/english/index.php?topic=29.0
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28943
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42021
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42022
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5499
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:siteman:siteman:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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