How severe is CVE-2008-5167?

CVE-2008-5167 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5167 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-2008-5167?

CVE-2008-5167 primarily affects Boonex Orca. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5167?

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-2008-5167 published?

CVE-2008-5167 was published on 2008-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5167

CVE-2008-5167 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Boonex Orca with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Boonex Orca
Published: 2008-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in layout/default/params.php in Boonex Orca 2.0 and 2.0.2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the gConf[dir][layouts] parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5167?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in layout/default/params.php in Boonex Orca 2.0 and 2.0.2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the gConf[dir][layouts] parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5167?: CVE-2008-5167 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5167 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-2008-5167?: CVE-2008-5167 primarily affects Boonex Orca. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5167?: 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-2008-5167 published?: CVE-2008-5167 was published on 2008-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:boonex:orca:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boonex:orca:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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