CVE-2008-2966

Name: CVE-2008-2966
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-07-02T17:14:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in viewprofile.php in JaxUltraBB 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the user parameter. EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in viewprofile.php in JaxUltraBB 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the user parameter. party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.49%

82.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jaxultrabb	Jaxultrabb	<= 2.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2966?

Directory traversal vulnerability in viewprofile.php in JaxUltraBB 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the user parameter. party information.

How severe is CVE-2008-2966?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2966 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2966?

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Are you affected by CVE-2008-2966?

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Source: NVD / NIST