How severe is CVE-2008-2227?

CVE-2008-2227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2227?

CVE-2008-2227 affects Php-fusion Forum Rank System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2227?

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

When was CVE-2008-2227 published?

CVE-2008-2227 was published on 2008-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2227

CVE-2008-2227 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php-fusion Forum Rank System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Php-fusion Forum Rank System
Published: 2008-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System 6 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the settings[locale] parameter to (1) forum.php and (2) profile.php in infusions/rank_system/. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2227?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System 6 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the settings[locale] parameter to (1) forum.php and (2) profile.php in infusions/rank_system/. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-2227?: CVE-2008-2227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2227?: CVE-2008-2227 affects Php-fusion Forum Rank System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2227?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2227 published?: CVE-2008-2227 was published on 2008-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:php-fusion:forum_rank_system:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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