CVE-2008-5856

Name: CVE-2008-5856
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-06T17:30:00.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.01%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in scripts/export.php in ClaSS before 0.8.61 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the ftype parameter.. EPSS estimates a 8.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in scripts/export.php in ClaSS before 0.8.61 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the ftype parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.01%

94.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Class	Class	<= 0.8.60	—
Class	Class	0.4	Beta
Class	Class	0.4.0	—
Class	Class	0.4.1	—
Class	Class	0.4.2	—
Class	Class	0.5.0	—
Class	Class	0.5.1	—
Class	Class	0.5.2	—
Class	Class	0.6.0	—
Class	Class	0.6.1	—
Class	Class	0.8	Rc2
Class	Class	0.8.0	—
Class	Class	0.8.5	—
Class	Class	0.8.8	—
Class	Class	0.8.10	—
Class	Class	0.8.14	—
Class	Class	0.8.20	—
Class	Class	0.8.26	—
Class	Class	0.8.29	—
Class	Class	0.8.32	—
Class	Class	0.8.40	—
Class	Class	0.8.47	—
Class	Class	0.8.51	—
Class	Class	0.8.56	—
Class	Class	0.8.59	—

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5856?

Directory traversal vulnerability in scripts/export.php in ClaSS before 0.8.61 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the ftype parameter.

How severe is CVE-2008-5856?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5856 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5856?

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-2008-5856?

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Source: NVD / NIST