How severe is CVE-2008-3600?

CVE-2008-3600 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3600 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-2008-3600?

CVE-2008-3600 primarily affects Menalto Gallery. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3600?

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

When was CVE-2008-3600 published?

CVE-2008-3600 was published on 2008-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3600

CVE-2008-3600 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Menalto Gallery 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: Menalto Gallery
Published: 2008-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in contrib/phpBB2/modules.php in Gallery 1.5.7 and 1.6-alpha3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the phpEx parameter within a modload action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3600?: Directory traversal vulnerability in contrib/phpBB2/modules.php in Gallery 1.5.7 and 1.6-alpha3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the phpEx parameter within a modload action.
How severe is CVE-2008-3600?: CVE-2008-3600 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3600 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-2008-3600?: CVE-2008-3600 primarily affects Menalto Gallery. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3600?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3600 published?: CVE-2008-3600 was published on 2008-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:menalto:gallery:1.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:menalto:gallery:1.6:alpha3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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