CVE-2008-5943
CVE-2008-5943 is a high-severity vulnerability in Navboard 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Navboard
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in NavBoard 16 (2.6.0) allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter to (1) admin_modules.php and (2) modules.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5943?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in NavBoard 16 (2.6.0) allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter to (1) admin_modules.php and (2) modules.php.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5943?
- CVE-2008-5943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5943 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-2008-5943?
- CVE-2008-5943 affects Navboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5943?
- 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-2008-5943 published?
- CVE-2008-5943 was published on 2009-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://packetstorm.linuxsecurity.com/0808-exploits/navboard-lfixss.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31463
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30687
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44450
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:navboard:navboard:16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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