How severe is CVE-2008-6590?

CVE-2008-6590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6590 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6590?

CVE-2008-6590 primarily affects Lightneasy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6590?

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

When was CVE-2008-6590 published?

CVE-2008-6590 was published on 2009-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6590

CVE-2008-6590 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lightneasy 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Lightneasy
Published: 2009-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in LightNEasy "no database" (aka flat) version 1.2.2, and possibly SQLite version 1.2.2, allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the page parameter to (1) index.php and (2) LightNEasy.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6590?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in LightNEasy "no database" (aka flat) version 1.2.2, and possibly SQLite version 1.2.2, allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the page parameter to (1) index.php and (2) LightNEasy.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-6590?: CVE-2008-6590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6590 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6590?: CVE-2008-6590 primarily affects Lightneasy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6590?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6590 published?: CVE-2008-6590 was published on 2009-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:lightneasy:lightneasy:1.2.2:*:no_database:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sqlite:sqlite:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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