How severe is CVE-2008-5723?

CVE-2008-5723 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5723 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5723?

CVE-2008-5723 primarily affects Cgi-rescue Kannibbs2000. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5723?

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

When was CVE-2008-5723 published?

CVE-2008-5723 was published on 2008-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5723

CVE-2008-5723 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cgi-rescue Kannibbs2000 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: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cgi-rescue Kannibbs2000
Published: 2008-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in CGI RESCUE KanniBBS2000 (aka KanniBBS2000i, MiniBBS2000, and MiniBBS2000i) before 1.03 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5723?: Directory traversal vulnerability in CGI RESCUE KanniBBS2000 (aka KanniBBS2000i, MiniBBS2000, and MiniBBS2000i) before 1.03 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-5723?: CVE-2008-5723 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5723 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5723?: CVE-2008-5723 primarily affects Cgi-rescue Kannibbs2000. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5723?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5723 published?: CVE-2008-5723 was published on 2008-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cgi-rescue:kannibbs2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cgi-rescue:kannibbs2000i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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