How severe is CVE-2008-5856?

CVE-2008-5856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5856 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5856?

CVE-2008-5856 primarily affects Class. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5856?

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

When was CVE-2008-5856 published?

CVE-2008-5856 was published on 2009-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5856

CVE-2008-5856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Class 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Class
Published: 2009-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in scripts/export.php in ClaSS before 0.8.61 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the ftype parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5856?: Directory traversal vulnerability in scripts/export.php in ClaSS before 0.8.61 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the ftype parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5856?: CVE-2008-5856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5856 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5856?: CVE-2008-5856 primarily affects Class. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5856?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5856 published?: CVE-2008-5856 was published on 2009-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (26)

cpe:2.3:a:class:class:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.4:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.47:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.56:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:class:class:0.8.59:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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