CVE-2008-5752: Directory traversal vulnerability in getConfig.php in the Page Flip Image Gallery plugin 0.2.2 and earlier for WordPress, when magic_quotes_gpc is dis...

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in getConfig.php in the Page Flip Image Gallery plugin 0.2.2 and earlier for WordPress, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the book_id parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.81%

92.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Page Flip Image Gallery Plugin	<= 0.2.2
Wordpress	Page Flip Image Gallery Plugin	0.1
Wordpress	Page Flip Image Gallery Plugin	0.1.1
Wordpress	Page Flip Image Gallery Plugin	0.1.3
Wordpress	Page Flip Image Gallery Plugin	0.1.4
Wordpress	Page Flip Image Gallery Plugin	0.1.6
Wordpress	Page Flip Image Gallery Plugin	0.2.0
Wordpress	Page Flip Image Gallery Plugin	0.2.1

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5752?

Directory traversal vulnerability in getConfig.php in the Page Flip Image Gallery plugin 0.2.2 and earlier for WordPress, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the book_id parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

How severe is CVE-2008-5752?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5752 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5752?

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.