How severe is CVE-2008-5771?

CVE-2008-5771 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5771 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5771?

CVE-2008-5771 affects Phpweather. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5771?

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-2008-5771 published?

CVE-2008-5771 was published on 2008-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5771

CVE-2008-5771 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpweather 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Phpweather
Published: 2008-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in test.php in PHP Weather 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the language parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5771?: Directory traversal vulnerability in test.php in PHP Weather 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the language parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5771?: CVE-2008-5771 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5771 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5771?: CVE-2008-5771 affects Phpweather. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5771?: 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-2008-5771 published?: CVE-2008-5771 was published on 2008-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpweather:phpweather:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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