CVE-2008-2028
CWE-200Published: April 30, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
miniBB 2.2, and possibly earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain the full path via a direct request to the glang parameter in a registernew action to index.php, which leaks the path in an error message.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-2028 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.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-2028. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-2028 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts