How severe is CVE-2008-5818?

CVE-2008-5818 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5818 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5818?

CVE-2008-5818 affects Edreamers Edcontainer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5818?

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

When was CVE-2008-5818 published?

CVE-2008-5818 was published on 2009-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5818

CVE-2008-5818 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Edreamers Edcontainer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Edreamers Edcontainer
Published: 2009-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in eDreamers eDContainer 2.22, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lg parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5818?: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in eDreamers eDContainer 2.22, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lg parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-5818?: CVE-2008-5818 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5818 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5818?: CVE-2008-5818 affects Edreamers Edcontainer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5818?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5818 published?: CVE-2008-5818 was published on 2009-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:edreamers:edcontainer:2.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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