How severe is CVE-2008-3415?

CVE-2008-3415 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3415 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3415?

CVE-2008-3415 affects Cmscout. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3415?

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-2008-3415 published?

CVE-2008-3415 was published on 2008-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3415

CVE-2008-3415 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cmscout 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: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cmscout
Published: 2008-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in common.php in CMScout 2.05, when .htaccess is not supported, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the bit parameter, as demonstrated by an upload to avatar/ of a .jpg file containing PHP sequences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3415?: Directory traversal vulnerability in common.php in CMScout 2.05, when .htaccess is not supported, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the bit parameter, as demonstrated by an upload to avatar/ of a .jpg file containing PHP sequences.
How severe is CVE-2008-3415?: CVE-2008-3415 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3415 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3415?: CVE-2008-3415 affects Cmscout. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3415?: 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-2008-3415 published?: CVE-2008-3415 was published on 2008-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cmscout:cmscout:2.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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