CVE-2008-6177

CVE-2008-6177 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Publicwarehouse Lightblog 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

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in LightBlog 9.8, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) username parameter to view_member.php, (2) username_post parameter to login.php, and the (3) Lightblog_username cookie parameter to check_user.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6177?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in LightBlog 9.8, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) username parameter to view_member.php, (2) username_post parameter to login.php, and the (3) Lightblog_username cookie parameter to check_user.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-6177?
CVE-2008-6177 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6177 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-2008-6177?
CVE-2008-6177 affects Publicwarehouse Lightblog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6177?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6177 published?
CVE-2008-6177 was published on 2009-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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