CVE-2008-2146

CVE-2008-2146 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wordpress 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-264.

Key facts

Description

wp-includes/vars.php in Wordpress before 2.2.3 does not properly extract the current path from the PATH_INFO ($PHP_SELF), which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions for certain pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2146?
wp-includes/vars.php in Wordpress before 2.2.3 does not properly extract the current path from the PATH_INFO ($PHP_SELF), which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions for certain pages.
How severe is CVE-2008-2146?
CVE-2008-2146 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2146 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-2008-2146?
CVE-2008-2146 primarily affects Wordpress. In total, 47 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2146?
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-2008-2146 published?
CVE-2008-2146 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (47)

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