How severe is CVE-2008-5171?

CVE-2008-5171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5171?

CVE-2008-5171 affects Phpblaster Phpblaster Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5171?

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-2008-5171 published?

CVE-2008-5171 was published on 2008-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5171

CVE-2008-5171 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpblaster Phpblaster Cms 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Phpblaster Phpblaster Cms
Published: 2008-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in admin/minibb/index.php in phpBLASTER CMS 1.0 RC1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) DB, (2) lang, and (3) skin parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5171?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in admin/minibb/index.php in phpBLASTER CMS 1.0 RC1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) DB, (2) lang, and (3) skin parameters.
How severe is CVE-2008-5171?: CVE-2008-5171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5171?: CVE-2008-5171 affects Phpblaster Phpblaster Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5171?: 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-2008-5171 published?: CVE-2008-5171 was published on 2008-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpblaster:phpblaster_cms:1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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