CVE-2008-3296

Name: CVE-2008-3296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-07-25T13:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.71%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in modules/system/admin.php in XOOPS 2.0.18 1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the fct parameter. EPSS estimates a 5.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in modules/system/admin.php in XOOPS 2.0.18 1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the fct parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.71%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xoops	Xoops	2.0.18.1

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3296?

How severe is CVE-2008-3296?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3296?

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Source: NVD / NIST