CVE-2008-3385: Directory traversal vulnerability in include/head_chat.inc.php in php Help Agent 1.0 and 1.1 Full allows remote attackers to include and execute arbit...

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in include/head_chat.inc.php in php Help Agent 1.0 and 1.1 Full allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the content parameter. NOTE: in some environments, this can be leveraged for remote file inclusion by using a UNC share pathname or an ftp, ftps, or ssh2.sftp URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.03%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxwebshop	Php Help Agent	1.0
Linuxwebshop	Php Help Agent	1.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3385?

Directory traversal vulnerability in include/head_chat.inc.php in php Help Agent 1.0 and 1.1 Full allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the content parameter. NOTE: in some environments, this can be leveraged for remote file inclusion by using a UNC share pathname or an ftp, ftps, or ssh2.sftp URL.

How severe is CVE-2008-3385?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3385 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3385?

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.