PatchTheCVECVE-2008-5966: globsy_edit.php in Globsy 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a
CVE-2008-5966 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting globsy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
globsy_edit.php in Globsy 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a filename in the file parameter and file contents in the data parameter.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.3% (top 17%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| 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: Globsy 1.0 - Remote File Rewriting
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-2008-5966?
globsy: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-5966 being exploited?
CVE-2008-5966 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-2008-5966 affect?
CVE-2008-5966 affects globsy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). globsy_edit.php in Globsy 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a filename in the file parameter and file contents in the data parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2008-5966?
Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference