HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-0196
MEDIUM

CVE-2008-0196

CWE-22Published: January 10, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in WordPress 2.0.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) the page parameter to certain PHP scripts under wp-admin/ or (2) the import parameter to wp-admin/admin.php, as demonstrated by discovering the full path via a request for the \..\..\wp-config pathname; and allow remote attackers to modify arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to wp-admin/templates.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-0196 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

WordPress1 product(s)
wordpress
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (22)

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http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-January/059439.htmlExploit
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3539
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http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument762.html
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http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument768.html
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http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument772.html
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http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument773.html
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http://websecurity.com.ua/1679/
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http://websecurity.com.ua/1683/
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http://websecurity.com.ua/1686/
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http://websecurity.com.ua/1687/
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485786/100/0/threaded
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http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-January/059439.htmlExploit
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3539
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http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument762.html
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http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument768.html

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-0196
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 10, 2008

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-0196 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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