How severe is CVE-2008-5947?

CVE-2008-5947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5947 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5947?

CVE-2008-5947 affects Yapbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5947?

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

When was CVE-2008-5947 published?

CVE-2008-5947 was published on 2009-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5947

CVE-2008-5947 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yapbb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Yapbb
Published: 2009-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/class_yapbbcooker.php in YapBB 1.2.Beta 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cfgIncludeDirectory parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5947?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/class_yapbbcooker.php in YapBB 1.2.Beta 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cfgIncludeDirectory parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5947?: CVE-2008-5947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5947 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5947?: CVE-2008-5947 affects Yapbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5947?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5947 published?: CVE-2008-5947 was published on 2009-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yapbb:yapbb:1.2:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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