How severe is CVE-2008-5853?

CVE-2008-5853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5853?

CVE-2008-5853 primarily affects Chicomas. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5853?

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

When was CVE-2008-5853 published?

CVE-2008-5853 was published on 2009-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5853

CVE-2008-5853 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Chicomas 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Chicomas
Published: 2009-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Chilek Content Management System (aka ChiCoMaS) 2.0.4 and earlier stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to (1) obtain database credentials via a direct request for config.inc or (2) read database backups via a request for a backup/ URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5853?: Chilek Content Management System (aka ChiCoMaS) 2.0.4 and earlier stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to (1) obtain database credentials via a direct request for config.inc or (2) read database backups via a request for a backup/ URI.
How severe is CVE-2008-5853?: CVE-2008-5853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5853?: CVE-2008-5853 primarily affects Chicomas. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5853 published?: CVE-2008-5853 was published on 2009-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:chicomas:chicomas:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:chicomas:chicomas:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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