CVE-2008-2227

Name: CVE-2008-2227
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-05-14T18:20:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2227 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System 6 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the settings[locale] parameter to (1) forum.php and (2) profile.php in infusions/rank_system/. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System 6 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the settings[locale] parameter to (1) forum.php and (2) profile.php in infusions/rank_system/. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.85%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Php-Fusion	Forum Rank System	6

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/30304Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29077Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29077/exploitExploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42244
http://secunia.com/advisories/30304Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29077Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29077/exploitExploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42244

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2227?

How severe is CVE-2008-2227?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2227 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2227?

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