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CVE-2008-1512

7.5 · HIGH

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/admin_xs.php in eXtreme Styles module (XS-Mod) 2.3.1 and 2.4.0 for phpBB allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a ..

Published Mar 25, 2008phpbbCWE-22EPSS 2.30%

Overview

CVE-2008-1512 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpbb module_xs. It was published on March 25, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/admin_xs.php in eXtreme Styles module (XS-Mod) 2.3.1 and 2.4.0 for phpBB allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the phpEx parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpbb. Update module_xs to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/29487Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28432Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41404Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5301Refsecunia.com/advisories/29487Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28432Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41404Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5301

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1512?

CVE-2008-1512 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpbb module_xs. It was published on March 25, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-1512?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-1512?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpbb. Update module_xs to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-1512?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1512 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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