How severe is CVE-2008-5764?

CVE-2008-5764 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5764 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5764?

CVE-2008-5764 affects 2500mhz Worksimple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5764?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-5764 published?

CVE-2008-5764 was published on 2008-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5764

CVE-2008-5764 is a critical-severity vulnerability in 2500mhz Worksimple with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: 2500mhz Worksimple
Published: 2008-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in calendar.php in WorkSimple 1.2.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lang parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5764?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in calendar.php in WorkSimple 1.2.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lang parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5764?: CVE-2008-5764 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5764 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5764?: CVE-2008-5764 affects 2500mhz Worksimple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5764?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-5764 published?: CVE-2008-5764 was published on 2008-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:2500mhz:worksimple:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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