CVE-2008-5819

Name: CVE-2008-5819
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-02T18:11:09.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5819 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in eDNews_archive.php in eDreamers eDNews 2, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lg parameter. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in eDNews_archive.php in eDreamers eDNews 2, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lg parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.93%

77.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Edreamers	Ednews	2.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 2, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5819?

How severe is CVE-2008-5819?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5819 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5819?

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Source: NVD / NIST