PatchTheCVECVE-2008-5965: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in LokiCMS 0.3.4 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled
CVE-2008-5965 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting lokicms. 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 LokiCMS 0.3.4 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to check for the existence of arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the page parameter.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 6.4% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2009-01-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: LokiCMS 0.3.4 - 'index.php' Arbitrary Check File
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-2008-5965?
lokicms: upgrade to newer than 0.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-5965 being exploited?
CVE-2008-5965 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-2008-5965 affect?
CVE-2008-5965 affects lokicms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in LokiCMS 0.3.4 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to check for the existence of arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the page parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2008-5965?
Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
Software pages
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