CVE-2008-1565: Directory traversal vulnerability in forum/irc/irc.php in the PJIRC 0.5 module for phpBB allows remote attacke

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-1565 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pjirc, pjirc module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in forum/irc/irc.php in the PJIRC 0.5 module for phpBB allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the phpEx parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2008-03-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hotscripts · phpbb

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-03-31 22:44 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hotscripts pjirc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pjirc || rpm -q pjirc || pjirc --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pjirc sudo apt install pjirc=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo apt-mark hold pjirc

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pjirc sudo dnf downgrade pjirc-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add pjirc

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

phpbb pjirc module DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pjirc-module || rpm -q pjirc-module || pjirc-module --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pjirc-module sudo apt install pjirc-module=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo apt-mark hold pjirc-module

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pjirc-module sudo dnf downgrade pjirc-module-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add pjirc-module

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: phpBB PJIRC Module 0.5 - 'irc.php' Local File Inclusion

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-1565?

pjirc: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; pjirc module: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-1565 being exploited?

CVE-2008-1565 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-1565 affect?

CVE-2008-1565 affects pjirc, pjirc module. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in forum/irc/irc.php in the PJIRC 0.5 module for phpBB allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the phpEx parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-1565?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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