CVE-2008-6025
CVE-2008-6025 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openelec 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Openelec
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in scr/form.php in openElec 3.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the obj parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-6025?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in scr/form.php in openElec 3.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the obj parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2008-6025?
- CVE-2008-6025 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-6025 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-2008-6025?
- CVE-2008-6025 primarily affects Openelec. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-6025?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-6025 published?
- CVE-2008-6025 was published on 2009-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31953
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31307
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2655
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45299
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6530
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:openelec:openelec:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openelec:openelec:2.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openelec:openelec:3.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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