CVE-2008-5171 describes multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in phpBLASTER CMS 1.0 RC1, specifically within the admin/minibb/index.php component, when the register_globals setting is enabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the DB, lang, and skin parameters. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, allowing for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with medium attack complexity and no authentication required. While not in the KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpblaster:phpblaster_cms:1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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