CVE-2008-6253

Name: CVE-2008-6253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-24T18:30:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.96%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6253 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in data/inc/lib/pcltar.lib.php in Pluck 4.5.3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the g_pcltar_lib_dir parameter.. EPSS estimates a 4.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in data/inc/lib/pcltar.lib.php in Pluck 4.5.3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the g_pcltar_lib_dir parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.96%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pluck-Cms	Pluck	4.5.3

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 24, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6253?

How severe is CVE-2008-6253?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6253 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6253?

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Source: NVD / NIST