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CVE-2008-1635

7.5 · HIGH

Directory traversal vulnerability in view_private.php in Keep It Simple Guest Book (KISGB) 5.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a ..

Published Apr 2, 2008raven_php_scriptsCWE-22EPSS 2.99%

Overview

CVE-2008-1635 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting raven_php_scripts keep_it_simple_guest_book. It was published on April 2, 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 view_private.php in Keep It Simple Guest Book (KISGB) 5.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the tmp_theme parameter. NOTE: 5.1.1 is also reportedly affected.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from raven_php_scripts. Update keep_it_simple_guest_book 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
raven_php_scriptskeep_it_simple_guest_book0Affected

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28513Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41525Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5324Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28513Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41525Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5324

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1635?

CVE-2008-1635 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting raven_php_scripts keep_it_simple_guest_book. It was published on April 2, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-1635?

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-2008-1635?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from raven_php_scripts. Update keep_it_simple_guest_book 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-2008-1635?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1635 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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