How severe is CVE-2008-5090?

CVE-2008-5090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5090 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-2008-5090?

CVE-2008-5090 primarily affects Anelectron Advanced Electron Forum. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5090?

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-2008-5090 published?

CVE-2008-5090 was published on 2008-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5090

CVE-2008-5090 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Anelectron Advanced Electron Forum 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-94.

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-94
Affected product: Anelectron Advanced Electron Forum
Published: 2008-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Electron Inc. Advanced Electron Forum before 1.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via PHP code embedded in bbcode in the email parameter, which is processed by the preg_replace function with the eval switch.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5090?: Electron Inc. Advanced Electron Forum before 1.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via PHP code embedded in bbcode in the email parameter, which is processed by the preg_replace function with the eval switch.
How severe is CVE-2008-5090?: CVE-2008-5090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5090 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-2008-5090?: CVE-2008-5090 primarily affects Anelectron Advanced Electron Forum. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5090?: 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-2008-5090 published?: CVE-2008-5090 was published on 2008-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anelectron:advanced_electron_forum:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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