CVE-2008-5581
CVE-2008-5581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mini-pub with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Mini-pub
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mini-pub.php/front-end/img.php in mini-pub 0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the sFileName parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5581?
- PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mini-pub.php/front-end/img.php in mini-pub 0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the sFileName parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5581?
- CVE-2008-5581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5581 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5581?
- CVE-2008-5581 affects Mini-pub. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5581?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-5581 published?
- CVE-2008-5581 was published on 2008-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4733
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487695/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27671
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6733
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mini-pub:mini-pub:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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