CVE-2008-1512

Name: CVE-2008-1512
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-03-25T23:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1512 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/admin_xs.php in eXtreme Styles module (XS-Mod) 2.3.1 and 2.4.0 for phpBB allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the phpEx parameter. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/admin_xs.php in eXtreme Styles module (XS-Mod) 2.3.1 and 2.4.0 for phpBB allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the phpEx parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.30%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpbb	Module Xs	2.3.1
Phpbb	Module Xs	2.4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1512?

How severe is CVE-2008-1512?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1512 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1512?

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Source: NVD / NIST