How severe is CVE-2008-5752?

CVE-2008-5752 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5752 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5752?

CVE-2008-5752 primarily affects Wordpress Page Flip Image Gallery Plugin. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5752?

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

When was CVE-2008-5752 published?

CVE-2008-5752 was published on 2008-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5752

CVE-2008-5752 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress Page Flip Image Gallery Plugin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Wordpress Page Flip Image Gallery Plugin
Published: 2008-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in getConfig.php in the Page Flip Image Gallery plugin 0.2.2 and earlier for WordPress, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the book_id parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5752?: Directory traversal vulnerability in getConfig.php in the Page Flip Image Gallery plugin 0.2.2 and earlier for WordPress, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the book_id parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-5752?: CVE-2008-5752 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5752 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5752?: CVE-2008-5752 primarily affects Wordpress Page Flip Image Gallery Plugin. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5752?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5752 published?: CVE-2008-5752 was published on 2008-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:page_flip_image_gallery_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:page_flip_image_gallery_plugin:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:page_flip_image_gallery_plugin:0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:page_flip_image_gallery_plugin:0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:page_flip_image_gallery_plugin:0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:page_flip_image_gallery_plugin:0.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:page_flip_image_gallery_plugin:0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:page_flip_image_gallery_plugin:0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

64.202.190.35 (ipv4-addr)
134.199.198.226 (ipv4-addr)
157.230.98.178 (ipv4-addr)
103.253.245.96 (ipv4-addr)
164.52.218.210 (ipv4-addr)
164.90.148.8 (ipv4-addr)
213.199.35.105 (ipv4-addr)
47.251.12.114 (ipv4-addr)