How severe is CVE-2008-5878?

CVE-2008-5878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5878 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5878?

CVE-2008-5878 primarily affects Phpclanwebsite. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5878?

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

When was CVE-2008-5878 published?

CVE-2008-5878 was published on 2009-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5878

CVE-2008-5878 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpclanwebsite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Phpclanwebsite
Published: 2009-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Phpclanwebsite (aka PCW) 1.23.3 Fix Pack 5 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled and register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) boxname parameter to theme/superchrome/box.php and the (2) theme parameter to phpclanwebsite/footer.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5878?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Phpclanwebsite (aka PCW) 1.23.3 Fix Pack 5 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled and register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) boxname parameter to theme/superchrome/box.php and the (2) theme parameter to phpclanwebsite/footer.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-5878?: CVE-2008-5878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5878 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5878?: CVE-2008-5878 primarily affects Phpclanwebsite. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5878?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5878 published?: CVE-2008-5878 was published on 2009-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:phpclanwebsite:phpclanwebsite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpclanwebsite:phpclanwebsite:1.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpclanwebsite:phpclanwebsite:1.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpclanwebsite:phpclanwebsite:1.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpclanwebsite:phpclanwebsite:1.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpclanwebsite:phpclanwebsite:1.23.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpclanwebsite:phpclanwebsite:1.23.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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