CVE-2008-6308
CVE-2008-6308 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Punbb Private Messaging System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Punbb Private Messaging System
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Private Messaging System (PMS) 1.2.3 and earlier for PunBB allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the pun_user[language] parameter to (1) functions_navlinks.php, (2) header_new_messages.php, (3) profile_send.php, and (4) viewtopic_PM-link.php in include/pms/.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-6308?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Private Messaging System (PMS) 1.2.3 and earlier for PunBB allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the pun_user[language] parameter to (1) functions_navlinks.php, (2) header_new_messages.php, (3) profile_send.php, and (4) viewtopic_PM-link.php in include/pms/.
- How severe is CVE-2008-6308?
- CVE-2008-6308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-6308 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-6308?
- CVE-2008-6308 primarily affects Punbb Private Messaging System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-6308?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-6308 published?
- CVE-2008-6308 was published on 2009-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13201
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32360
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3214
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46718
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7159
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:punbb:private_messaging_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:punbb:private_messaging_system:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:punbb:private_messaging_system:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:punbb:private_messaging_system:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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