UNKNOWN CVSS 6.8
Published: 2008-05-14

CVE-2008-2227

php-fusion forum_rank_system Security Advisory (CVE-2008-2227)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-2227 impacting php-fusion forum_rank_system. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System 6 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the settings[locale] parameter to (1) forum.php and (2) profile.php in infusions/rank_system/. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product php-fusion / forum_rank_system
Affected Versions 6
Weakness Enumeration CWE-22

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-2227 impacting php-fusion forum_rank_system.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-2227.yaml
id: cve-2008-2227

info:
  name: php-fusion forum_rank_system - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-2227 affecting php-fusion forum_rank_system.
    Evaluation: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System 6 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-2227
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2008-2227
    cwe-id: CWE-22
  tags: cve,cve-2008-2227,php-fusion,forum_rank_system,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "forum_rank_system"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-2227.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-2227
# Target: php-fusion forum_rank_system | CVSS: 6.8 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-2227 (php-fusion forum_rank_system)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against php-fusion forum_rank_system scope (6).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-2227.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-2227
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install forum_rank_system 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade forum_rank_system 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update forum_rank_system

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i forum_rank_system 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i forum_rank_system

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-2227 in php-fusion forum_rank_system?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update php-fusion forum_rank_system packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-2227?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-2227?

CVE-2008-2227 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-2227
Weakness CWE-22
Vendor php-fusion
Product forum_rank_system
Published 2008-05-14
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P