CVE-2008-2672
CVE-2008-2672 is a high-severity vulnerability in Erfurtwiki 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Erfurtwiki
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in ErfurtWiki R1.02b and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) ewiki_id and (2) ewiki_action parameters to fragments/css.php, and possibly the (3) id parameter to the default URI. NOTE: the default URI is site-specific but often performs an include_once of ewiki.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2672?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in ErfurtWiki R1.02b and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) ewiki_id and (2) ewiki_action parameters to fragments/css.php, and possibly the (3) id parameter to the default URI. NOTE: the default URI is site-specific but often performs an include_once of ewiki.php.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2672?
- CVE-2008-2672 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2672 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2672?
- CVE-2008-2672 affects Erfurtwiki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2672?
- 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-2008-2672 published?
- CVE-2008-2672 was published on 2008-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://chroot.org/exploits/chroot_uu_007
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3936
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493219/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29628
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42981
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5771
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:erfurtwiki:erfurtwiki:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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