How severe is CVE-2008-5210?

CVE-2008-5210 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5210 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5210?

CVE-2008-5210 affects Phpblock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5210?

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-2008-5210 published?

CVE-2008-5210 was published on 2008-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5210

CVE-2008-5210 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpblock 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% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Phpblock
Published: 2008-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in PhpBlock A8.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PATH_TO_CODE parameter to (1) script/init/createallimagecache.php, (2) allincludefortick.php and (3) test.php in script/tick/, and (4) modules/dungeon/tick/allincludefortick.php, different vectors than CVE-2008-1776.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5210?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in PhpBlock A8.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PATH_TO_CODE parameter to (1) script/init/createallimagecache.php, (2) allincludefortick.php and (3) test.php in script/tick/, and (4) modules/dungeon/tick/allincludefortick.php, different vectors than CVE-2008-1776.
How severe is CVE-2008-5210?: CVE-2008-5210 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5210 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5210?: CVE-2008-5210 affects Phpblock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5210?: 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-2008-5210 published?: CVE-2008-5210 was published on 2008-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpblock:phpblock:a8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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