CVE-2008-2481
CVE-2008-2481 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpraider with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Phpraider
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in authentication/phpbb3/phpbb3.functions.php in phpRaider 1.0.7 and 1.0.7a, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pConfig_auth[phpbb_path] parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2481?
- PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in authentication/phpbb3/phpbb3.functions.php in phpRaider 1.0.7 and 1.0.7a, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pConfig_auth[phpbb_path] parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2481?
- CVE-2008-2481 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2481 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2481?
- CVE-2008-2481 primarily affects Phpraider. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2481?
- 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-2008-2481 published?
- CVE-2008-2481 was published on 2008-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://forums.phpraider.com/showthread.php?t=1087#v1_0_7b_-_May_29__2008
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30375
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29356
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1646/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42622
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5671
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpraider:phpraider:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phpraider:phpraider:1.0.7a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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