CVE-2008-1512 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the eXtreme Styles module (XS-Mod) versions 2.3.1 and 2.4.0 for phpBB. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files by manipulating the phpEx parameter with dot-dot-slash sequences. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog or currently on any hot lists, public exploit code exists via ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:module_xs:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:module_xs:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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