CVE-2008-5272

Name: CVE-2008-5272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-28T19:00:08.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.62%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5272 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Fred Stuurman SyndeoCMS 2.6.0 allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the template parameter to (1) starnet/editors/fckeditor/studenteditor.php; (2) starnet/modules/sn_news/edit_content.php, reached through starnet/index.php; and (3) starnet/modules/sn_newsletter/edit_content.php, reached through starnet/index.php.. EPSS estimates a 5.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Fred Stuurman SyndeoCMS 2.6.0 allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the template parameter to (1) starnet/editors/fckeditor/studenteditor.php; (2) starnet/modules/sn_news/edit_content.php, reached through starnet/index.php; and (3) starnet/modules/sn_newsletter/edit_content.php, reached through starnet/index.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.62%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Syndeocms	Syndeocms	2.6.0

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 28, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5272?

How severe is CVE-2008-5272?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5272 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5272?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-5272?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST