How severe is CVE-2008-6592?

CVE-2008-6592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6592 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6592?

CVE-2008-6592 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-2008-6592?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-6592 published?

CVE-2008-6592 was published on 2009-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6592

CVE-2008-6592 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lightneasy with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Lightneasy
Published: 2009-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

thumbsup.php in Thumbs-Up 1.12, as used in LightNEasy "no database" (aka flat) and SQLite 1.2.2 and earlier, allows remote attackers to copy, rename, and read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the image parameter with a modified cache_dir parameter containing a %00 (encoded null byte).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6592?: thumbsup.php in Thumbs-Up 1.12, as used in LightNEasy "no database" (aka flat) and SQLite 1.2.2 and earlier, allows remote attackers to copy, rename, and read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the image parameter with a modified cache_dir parameter containing a %00 (encoded null byte).
How severe is CVE-2008-6592?: CVE-2008-6592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6592 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6592?: CVE-2008-6592 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-2008-6592?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6592 published?: CVE-2008-6592 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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