CVE-2008-5997: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in admin/fileKontrola/browser.asp in Omnicom Content Platform (OCP) 2.0

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5997 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting omnicom content platform. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in admin/fileKontrola/browser.asp in Omnicom Content Platform (OCP) 2.0 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via a full pathname in the root parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ocp2

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-28 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ocp2 omnicom content platform DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy omnicom-content-platform || rpm -q omnicom-content-platform || omnicom-content-platform --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison omnicom-content-platform sudo apt install omnicom-content-platform=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold omnicom-content-platform

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

dnf --showduplicates list omnicom-content-platform sudo dnf downgrade omnicom-content-platform-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add omnicom-content-platform

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: Omnicom Content Platform - 'browser.asp' Directory Traversal

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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-2008-5997?

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

Is CVE-2008-5997 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5997 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-2008-5997 affect?

CVE-2008-5997 affects omnicom content platform. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in admin/fileKontrola/browser.asp in Omnicom Content Platform (OCP) 2.0 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via a full pathname in the root parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5997?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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