How severe is CVE-2008-2993?

CVE-2008-2993 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2993 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2993?

CVE-2008-2993 affects Fog Fog Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2993?

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-2008-2993 published?

CVE-2008-2993 was published on 2008-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2993

CVE-2008-2993 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fog Fog Forum 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Fog Fog Forum
Published: 2008-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in FOG Forum 0.8.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) fog_lang and (2) fog_skin parameters, probably related to libs/required/share.inc; and possibly the (3) fog_pseudo, (4) fog_posted, (5) fog_password, and (6) fog_cook parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2993?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in FOG Forum 0.8.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) fog_lang and (2) fog_skin parameters, probably related to libs/required/share.inc; and possibly the (3) fog_pseudo, (4) fog_posted, (5) fog_password, and (6) fog_cook parameters.
How severe is CVE-2008-2993?: CVE-2008-2993 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2993 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2993?: CVE-2008-2993 affects Fog Fog Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2993?: 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-2008-2993 published?: CVE-2008-2993 was published on 2008-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fog:fog_forum:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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