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CVE-2008-0194

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 3.75%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-01-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It affects WordPress. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2008-0194
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
3.75%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in WordPress 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, delete arbitrary files, and cause a denial of service via a .. (dot dot) in the backup parameter in a wp-db-backup.php action to wp-admin/edit.php. NOTE: this might be the same as CVE-2006-5705.1.