How severe is CVE-2008-5642?

CVE-2008-5642 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5642 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5642?

CVE-2008-5642 affects Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5642?

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

When was CVE-2008-5642 published?

CVE-2008-5642 was published on 2008-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5642

CVE-2008-5642 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple
Published: 2008-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/login.php in CMS Made Simple 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a cms_language cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5642?: Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/login.php in CMS Made Simple 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a cms_language cookie.
How severe is CVE-2008-5642?: CVE-2008-5642 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5642 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5642?: CVE-2008-5642 affects Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5642?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5642 published?: CVE-2008-5642 was published on 2008-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cmsmadesimple:cms_made_simple:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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