CVE-2008-5862: Directory traversal vulnerability in webcamXP 5.3.2.375 and 5.3.2.410 build 2132 allows remote attackers to re

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5862 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting webcamxp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in webcamXP 5.3.2.375 and 5.3.2.410 build 2132 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%2F (encoded dot dot slash) in the URI.

Why this priority

EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	5.9% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-01-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webcamxp

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: 5.3.2.375 · 5.3.2.410

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.3.2.375

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.3.2.375 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webcamxp sudo apt install webcamxp=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3.2.375> sudo apt-mark hold webcamxp

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

dnf --showduplicates list webcamxp sudo dnf downgrade webcamxp-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3.2.375> sudo dnf versionlock add webcamxp

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: WebcamXP 5.3.2.375 - 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-2008-5862?

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

Is CVE-2008-5862 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5862 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-2008-5862 affect?

CVE-2008-5862 affects webcamxp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in webcamXP 5.3.2.375 and 5.3.2.410 build 2132 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..%2F (encoded dot dot slash) in the URI.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5862?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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