CVE-2008-5776: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Aperto Blog 0.1.1 allow remote attackers to include and execut

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5776 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting apertoblog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Aperto Blog 0.1.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) action parameter to admin.php and the (2) get parameter to index.php. NOTE: in some environments, this can be leveraged for remote file inclusion by using a UNC share pathname or an ftp, ftps, or ssh2.sftp URL.

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: apertoblog

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

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Affected: 0.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison apertoblog sudo apt install apertoblog=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold apertoblog

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

dnf --showduplicates list apertoblog sudo dnf downgrade apertoblog-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add apertoblog

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: Aperto Blog 0.1.1 - Local File Inclusion / SQL Injection

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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-2008-5776?

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

Is CVE-2008-5776 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5776 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-2008-5776 affect?

CVE-2008-5776 affects apertoblog. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Aperto Blog 0.1.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) action parameter to admin.php and the (2) get parameter to in

How urgent is CVE-2008-5776?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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