How severe is CVE-2008-5881?

CVE-2008-5881 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5881 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5881?

CVE-2008-5881 affects Playsms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5881?

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-2008-5881 published?

CVE-2008-5881 was published on 2009-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5881

CVE-2008-5881 is a high-severity vulnerability in Playsms 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: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Playsms
Published: 2009-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in playSMS 0.9.3 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) gateway_module parameter to plugin/gateway/gnokii/init.php and the (2) themes_module parameter to plugin/themes/default/init.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5881?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in playSMS 0.9.3 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) gateway_module parameter to plugin/gateway/gnokii/init.php and the (2) themes_module parameter to plugin/themes/default/init.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-5881?: CVE-2008-5881 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5881 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5881?: CVE-2008-5881 affects Playsms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5881?: 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-2008-5881 published?: CVE-2008-5881 was published on 2009-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:playsms:playsms:0.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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