CVE-2008-0615

Name: CVE-2008-0615
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-02-06T12:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0615 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-admin/admin.php in the DMSGuestbook 1.8.0 and 1.7.0 plugin for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) folder and (2) file parameters.. EPSS estimates a 3.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-admin/admin.php in the DMSGuestbook 1.8.0 and 1.7.0 plugin for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) folder and (2) file parameters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.48%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dmsguestbook Project	Dmsguestbook	1.7.0
Dmsguestbook Project	Dmsguestbook	1.8.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/28759Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3615Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487437/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27575Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5035Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/28759Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3615Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487437/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27575Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5035Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0615?

How severe is CVE-2008-0615?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0615 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0615?

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