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CVE-2008-0194

UnknownEPSS 3.75%

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CVE-2008-0194 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in WordPress 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, delete arbitrary files, and cause a denial of service via a .. (dot dot) in the backup parameter in a wp-db-backup.php action to wp-admin/edit.php. EPSS estimates a 3.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in WordPress 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, delete arbitrary files, and cause a denial of service via a .. (dot dot) in the backup parameter in a wp-db-backup.php action to wp-admin/edit.php. NOTE: this might be the same as CVE-2006-5705.1.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.75%

88.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WordpressWordpress<= 2.0.3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0194?
Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in WordPress 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, delete arbitrary files, and cause a denial of service via a .. (dot dot) in the backup parameter in a wp-db-backup.php action to wp-admin/edit.php. NOTE: this might be the same as CVE-2006-5705.1.
How severe is CVE-2008-0194?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0194 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0194?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST