CVE-2008-5894

Name: CVE-2008-5894
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-12T20:00:02.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.92%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5894 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Mediatheka 4.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Mediatheka 4.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.92%

77.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediatheka	Mediatheka	4.2

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5894?

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Mediatheka 4.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter.

How severe is CVE-2008-5894?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5894 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5894?

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Source: NVD / NIST