CVE-2008-5787

Name: CVE-2008-5787
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-31T11:30:00.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.00%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5787 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in mod.php in Arab Portal 2.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter, in conjunction with a show action.. EPSS estimates a 3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in mod.php in Arab Portal 2.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter, in conjunction with a show action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.00%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Arabportal	Arab Portal	2.1

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5787?

Directory traversal vulnerability in mod.php in Arab Portal 2.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter, in conjunction with a show action.

How severe is CVE-2008-5787?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5787 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5787?

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-2008-5787?

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Source: NVD / NIST