CVE-2008-5291
CWE-22Published: December 1, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in code/track.php in FuzzyLime 3.03 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the p parameter, a different vector than CVE-2007-4805 and CVE-2008-3165.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-5291 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-2008-5291. 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-2008-5291 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts