CVE-2008-5288

Name: CVE-2008-5288
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-01T15:30:03.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.89%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5288 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/header.php in Werner Hilversum FAQ Manager 1.2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config_path parameter.. EPSS estimates a 4.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/header.php in Werner Hilversum FAQ Manager 1.2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config_path parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.89%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Scripts4you	Faq Manager	1.2

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5288?

How severe is CVE-2008-5288?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5288 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5288?

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Source: NVD / NIST