How severe is CVE-2008-5288?

CVE-2008-5288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5288 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-2008-5288?

CVE-2008-5288 affects Scripts4you Faq Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5288?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-5288 published?

CVE-2008-5288 was published on 2008-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5288

CVE-2008-5288 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Scripts4you Faq Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Scripts4you Faq Manager
Published: 2008-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/header.php in Werner Hilversum FAQ Manager 1.2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config_path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5288?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/header.php in Werner Hilversum FAQ Manager 1.2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config_path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5288?: CVE-2008-5288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5288 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-2008-5288?: CVE-2008-5288 affects Scripts4you Faq Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5288?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5288 published?: CVE-2008-5288 was published on 2008-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:scripts4you:faq_manager:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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