CVE-2008-5861: Directory traversal vulnerability in source.php in FreeLyrics 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary fi

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5861 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting freelyrics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in source.php in FreeLyrics 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the p parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-01-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: freelyrics

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

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Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison freelyrics sudo apt install freelyrics=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold freelyrics

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

dnf --showduplicates list freelyrics sudo dnf downgrade freelyrics-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add freelyrics

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: FreeLyrics 1.0 - Remote File Disclosure

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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-2008-5861?

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

Is CVE-2008-5861 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5861 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-2008-5861 affect?

CVE-2008-5861 affects freelyrics. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in source.php in FreeLyrics 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the p parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5861?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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