CVE-2008-3165
CWE-22Published: July 14, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in rss.php in fuzzylime (cms) 3.01a and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the p parameter, as demonstrated using content.php, a different vector than CVE-2007-4805.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-3165 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-2008-3165. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-3165 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts