How severe is CVE-2008-6884?

CVE-2008-6884 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6884 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6884?

CVE-2008-6884 affects Xoops. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6884?

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

When was CVE-2008-6884 published?

CVE-2008-6884 was published on 2009-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6884

CVE-2008-6884 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xoops 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: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Xoops
Published: 2009-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in XOOPS 2.3.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the xoopsConfig[language] parameter to (1) blocks.php and (2) main.php in xoops_lib/modules/protector/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6884?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in XOOPS 2.3.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the xoopsConfig[language] parameter to (1) blocks.php and (2) main.php in xoops_lib/modules/protector/.
How severe is CVE-2008-6884?: CVE-2008-6884 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6884 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6884?: CVE-2008-6884 affects Xoops. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6884?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6884 published?: CVE-2008-6884 was published on 2009-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xoops:xoops:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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