CVE-2008-6884

Name: CVE-2008-6884
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-31T20:30:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.62%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6884 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in XOOPS 2.3.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the xoopsConfig[language] parameter to (1) blocks.php and (2) main.php in xoops_lib/modules/protector/.. EPSS estimates a 5.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in XOOPS 2.3.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the xoopsConfig[language] parameter to (1) blocks.php and (2) main.php in xoops_lib/modules/protector/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.62%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xoops	Xoops	2.3.1

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122875395329794&w=2Exploit, Patch
http://osvdb.org/50572Patch
http://osvdb.org/50573Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/33048Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32685Patch
http://www.xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4540Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4563Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47153
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7380
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122875395329794&w=2Exploit, Patch
http://osvdb.org/50572Patch
http://osvdb.org/50573Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/33048Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32685Patch
http://www.xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4540Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4563Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47153
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7380

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6884?

How severe is CVE-2008-6884?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6884 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6884?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST