CVE-2008-3194
CVE-2008-3194 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pluck 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Pluck
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in data/inc/themes/predefined_variables.php in pluck 4.5.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) langpref, (2) file, (3) blogpost, or (4) cat parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3194?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in data/inc/themes/predefined_variables.php in pluck 4.5.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) langpref, (2) file, (3) blogpost, or (4) cat parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3194?
- CVE-2008-3194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3194 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-3194?
- CVE-2008-3194 affects Pluck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3194?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-3194 published?
- CVE-2008-3194 was published on 2008-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31088
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3996
- http://www.bugreport.ir/index_48.htm
- http://www.pluck-cms.org/releasenotes.php#4.5.2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30218
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2104/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43741
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6074
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pluck:pluck:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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