CVE-2008-5171

Name: CVE-2008-5171
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-19T18:11:49.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in admin/minibb/index.php in phpBLASTER CMS 1.0 RC1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) DB, (2) lang, and (3) skin parameters.. EPSS estimates a 3.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in admin/minibb/index.php in phpBLASTER CMS 1.0 RC1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) DB, (2) lang, and (3) skin parameters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.25%

86.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Phpblaster	Phpblaster Cms	1.0	Rc1

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 19, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5171?

How severe is CVE-2008-5171?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5171?

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Source: NVD / NIST