CVE-2008-5645: Directory traversal vulnerability in the media server in Orb Networks Orb before 2.01.0022 allows remote attac

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-5645?

orb: upgrade to newer than 2.01.0017. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-5645 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5645 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-5645 affect?

CVE-2008-5645 affects orb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in the media server in Orb Networks Orb before 2.01.0022 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in an HTTP GET request.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-5645?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2008-5645 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting orb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the media server in Orb Networks Orb before 2.01.0022 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in an HTTP GET request.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2008-12-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: orb networks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-17 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

orb networks orb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.01.0017 · 2.00.0930 · 2.00.0989 · 2.0.1014 · 2.00.1014 · 2.00.1084 · 2.01.0008 · 2.01.0013

Fixed in: newer than 2.01.0017

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.01.0017 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade orb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade orb

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-5645?

orb: upgrade to newer than 2.01.0017. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5645 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5645 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-2008-5645 affect?

CVE-2008-5645 affects orb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in the media server in Orb Networks Orb before 2.01.0022 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in an HTTP GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5645?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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