CVE-2008-4486
CVE-2008-4486 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Yerba with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Yerba
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in SAC.php (SACphp), as used in Yerba 6.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4486?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in SAC.php (SACphp), as used in Yerba 6.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4486?
- CVE-2008-4486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4486 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4486?
- CVE-2008-4486 primarily affects Yerba. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4486?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-4486 published?
- CVE-2008-4486 was published on 2008-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32093
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4368
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497103
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31606
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2754
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45708
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6687
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:yerba:yerba:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:yerba:yerba:6.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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