How severe is CVE-2008-3851?

CVE-2008-3851 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3851 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3851?

CVE-2008-3851 affects Pluck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3851?

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

When was CVE-2008-3851 published?

CVE-2008-3851 was published on 2008-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3851

CVE-2008-3851 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pluck with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Pluck
Published: 2008-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Pluck CMS 4.5.2 on Windows allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the (1) blogpost, (2) cat, and (3) file parameters to data/inc/themes/predefined_variables.php, as reachable through index.php; and the (4) blogpost and (5) cat parameters to data/inc/blog_include_react.php, as reachable through index.php. NOTE: the issue involving vectors 1 through 3 reportedly exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-3194.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3851?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Pluck CMS 4.5.2 on Windows allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the (1) blogpost, (2) cat, and (3) file parameters to data/inc/themes/predefined_variables.php, as reachable through index.php; and the (4) blogpost and (5) cat parameters to data/inc/blog_include_react.php, as reachable through index.php. NOTE: the issue involving vectors 1 through 3 reportedly exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-3194.
How severe is CVE-2008-3851?: CVE-2008-3851 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3851 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3851?: CVE-2008-3851 affects Pluck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3851?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3851 published?: CVE-2008-3851 was published on 2008-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pluck:pluck:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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