How severe is CVE-2008-3555?

CVE-2008-3555 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3555 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3555?

CVE-2008-3555 primarily affects Wsn Forum. In total, 90 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3555?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-3555 published?

CVE-2008-3555 was published on 2008-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3555

CVE-2008-3555 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wsn Forum 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: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Wsn Forum
Published: 2008-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in (1) WSN Forum 4.1.43 and earlier, (2) Gallery 4.1.30 and earlier, (3) Knowledge Base (WSNKB) 4.1.36 and earlier, (4) Links 4.1.44 and earlier, and possibly (5) Classifieds before 4.1.30 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the TID parameter, as demonstrated by uploading a .jpg file containing PHP sequences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3555?: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in (1) WSN Forum 4.1.43 and earlier, (2) Gallery 4.1.30 and earlier, (3) Knowledge Base (WSNKB) 4.1.36 and earlier, (4) Links 4.1.44 and earlier, and possibly (5) Classifieds before 4.1.30 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the TID parameter, as demonstrated by uploading a .jpg file containing PHP sequences.
How severe is CVE-2008-3555?: CVE-2008-3555 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3555 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3555?: CVE-2008-3555 primarily affects Wsn Forum. In total, 90 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3555?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3555 published?: CVE-2008-3555 was published on 2008-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (90)

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cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wsn:links:4.0.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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