CVE-2008-5771: Directory traversal vulnerability in test.php in PHP Weather 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to include and exec

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5771 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpweather. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in test.php in PHP Weather 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the language 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 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2008-12-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpweather

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-30 20:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpweather phpweather DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpweather sudo apt install phpweather=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold phpweather

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpweather sudo dnf downgrade phpweather-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add phpweather

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: PHP weather 2.2.2 - Local File Inclusion / Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2008-5771?

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

Is CVE-2008-5771 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5771 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-2008-5771 affect?

CVE-2008-5771 affects phpweather. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in test.php in PHP Weather 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the language parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5771?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2008-5770 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in config/make_config.php in PHP Weather 2.2.2 allows remote attacker

References

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