CVE-2008-2645
CVE-2008-2645 is a high-severity vulnerability in Brim-project Brim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Brim-project Brim
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Brim (formerly Booby) 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the renderer parameter to template.tpl.php in (1) barrel/, (2) barry/, (3) mylook/, (4) oerdec/, (5) penguin/, (6) sidebar/, (7) slashdot/, and (8) text-only/ in templates/. NOTE: this can also be leveraged to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2645?
- Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Brim (formerly Booby) 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the renderer parameter to template.tpl.php in (1) barrel/, (2) barry/, (3) mylook/, (4) oerdec/, (5) penguin/, (6) sidebar/, (7) slashdot/, and (8) text-only/ in templates/. NOTE: this can also be leveraged to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2645?
- CVE-2008-2645 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2645 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2645?
- CVE-2008-2645 affects Brim-project Brim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2645?
- 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-2008-2645 published?
- CVE-2008-2645 was published on 2008-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29469
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1718/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42784
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5722
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:brim-project:brim:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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