CVE-2008-4361
CVE-2008-4361 is a high-severity vulnerability in Powerportal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Powerportal
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in PowerPortal 2.0.13 allows remote attackers to list and possibly read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter to the default URI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4361?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in PowerPortal 2.0.13 allows remote attackers to list and possibly read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter to the default URI.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4361?
- CVE-2008-4361 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4361 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4361?
- CVE-2008-4361 affects Powerportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4361?
- 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-2008-4361 published?
- CVE-2008-4361 was published on 2008-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32031
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4340
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31454
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45491
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6604
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:powerportal:powerportal:2.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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