CVE-2008-2482: Directory traversal vulnerability in install_mod.php in insanevisions OneCMS 2.5 allows remote attackers to in

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-2482 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting onecms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in install_mod.php in insanevisions OneCMS 2.5 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the load parameter in a go action.

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	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2008-05-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: insanevisions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-05-28 15:32 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

insanevisions onecms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison onecms sudo apt install onecms=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo apt-mark hold onecms

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

dnf --showduplicates list onecms sudo dnf downgrade onecms-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add onecms

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: OneCMS 2.5 - 'install_mod.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-2008-2482?

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

Is CVE-2008-2482 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2482 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-2008-2482 affect?

CVE-2008-2482 affects onecms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in install_mod.php in insanevisions OneCMS 2.5 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the load parameter in a go action.

How urgent is CVE-2008-2482?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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