CVE-2008-5678: Fretwell-Downing Informatics (FDI) OLIB7 WebView 2.5.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive

Routine

MEDIUM 4.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5678 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) affecting olib7 webview. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Fretwell-Downing Informatics (FDI) OLIB7 WebView 2.5.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information from files via the infile parameter to the default URI under cgi/, as demonstrated by the (1) get_settings.ini, (2) setup.ini, and (3) text.ini files.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2008-12-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fdgroup

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-19 01:52 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fdgroup olib7 webview DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy olib7-webview || rpm -q olib7-webview || olib7-webview --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison olib7-webview sudo apt install olib7-webview=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold olib7-webview

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

dnf --showduplicates list olib7-webview sudo dnf downgrade olib7-webview-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add olib7-webview

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: OLIB 7 WebView 2.5.1.1 - 'infile' 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-2008-5678?

olib7 webview: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5678 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5678 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-2008-5678 affect?

CVE-2008-5678 affects olib7 webview. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). Fretwell-Downing Informatics (FDI) OLIB7 WebView 2.5.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information from files via the infile parameter to the default URI under cgi/, as demonstrated by the (1) get_settings.ini, (2) s

How urgent is CVE-2008-5678?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

References

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