Is CVE-2008-2227 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-2227, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-2227 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-2227 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-2227?

CVE-2008-2227 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2008-2227

CWE-22Published: May 14, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System 6 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the settings[locale] parameter to (1) forum.php and (2) profile.php in infusions/rank_system/. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-2227 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-2008-2227. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.