CVE-2008-5860: Directory traversal vulnerability in backend/template.php in Constructr CMS 3.02.5 and earlier, when register_

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-5860?

constructr-cms: upgrade to newer than 3.02.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-5860 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5860 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-2008-5860 affect?

CVE-2008-5860 affects constructr-cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Directory traversal vulnerability in backend/template.php in Constructr CMS 3.02.5 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to create or read arbitrary files via directory trave

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-5860?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2008-5860 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting constructr-cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in backend/template.php in Constructr CMS 3.02.5 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to create or read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the edit_file parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-01-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: constructr

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-06 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

constructr constructr-cms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.02.5 · 3.00.0 alpha · 3.00.1 alpha · 3.00.2 alpha · 3.01.0 beta · 3.01.1 beta · 3.01.2 beta · 3.01.3 beta

Fixed in: newer than 3.02.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy constructr-cms || rpm -q constructr-cms || constructr-cms --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.02.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade constructr-cms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade constructr-cms

Note

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

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: Constructr CMS 3.02.5 stable - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2008-5860?

constructr-cms: upgrade to newer than 3.02.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5860 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5860 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-2008-5860 affect?

CVE-2008-5860 affects constructr-cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Directory traversal vulnerability in backend/template.php in Constructr CMS 3.02.5 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to create or read arbitrary files via directory trave

How urgent is CVE-2008-5860?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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