How severe is CVE-2008-5965?

CVE-2008-5965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5965?

CVE-2008-5965 primarily affects Lokicms. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5965?

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

When was CVE-2008-5965 published?

CVE-2008-5965 was published on 2009-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5965

CVE-2008-5965 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lokicms 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: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Lokicms
Published: 2009-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in LokiCMS 0.3.4 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to check for the existence of arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the page parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5965?: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in LokiCMS 0.3.4 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to check for the existence of arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the page parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5965?: CVE-2008-5965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5965?: CVE-2008-5965 primarily affects Lokicms. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5965 published?: CVE-2008-5965 was published on 2009-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:lokicms:lokicms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lokicms:lokicms:0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lokicms:lokicms:0.1.0rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lokicms:lokicms:0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lokicms:lokicms:0.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lokicms:lokicms:0.3.1b1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lokicms:lokicms:0.3.1b2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lokicms:lokicms:0.3.2b1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lokicms:lokicms:0.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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