CVE-2008-5894: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Mediatheka 4.2 allows remote attackers to include and execut

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5894 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting mediatheka. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Mediatheka 4.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mediatheka

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-12 20:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mediatheka mediatheka DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mediatheka sudo apt install mediatheka=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2> sudo apt-mark hold mediatheka

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

dnf --showduplicates list mediatheka sudo dnf downgrade mediatheka-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2> sudo dnf versionlock add mediatheka

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: Mediatheka 4.2 - 'lang' Local File Inclusion

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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-2008-5894?

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

Is CVE-2008-5894 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5894 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-2008-5894 affect?

CVE-2008-5894 affects mediatheka. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Mediatheka 4.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5894?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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