CVE-2008-5936

Name: CVE-2008-5936
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-22T02:30:00.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5936 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. front-end/edit.php in mini-pub 0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read files and obtain PHP source code via a filename in the sFileName parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

front-end/edit.php in mini-pub 0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read files and obtain PHP source code via a filename in the sFileName parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.44%

82.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mini-Pub	Mini-Pub	<= 0.3
Mini-Pub	Mini-Pub	0.1
Mini-Pub	Mini-Pub	0.1.1
Mini-Pub	Mini-Pub	0.1.2

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5936?

front-end/edit.php in mini-pub 0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read files and obtain PHP source code via a filename in the sFileName parameter.

How severe is CVE-2008-5936?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5936 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5936?

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-2008-5936?

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Source: NVD / NIST