CVE-2008-5752: Path Traversal

Published Dec 30, 2008
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in getConfig.php in the Page Flip Image Gallery plugin 0.2.2 and earlier for WordPress, when magicquotesgpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the bookid parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

18 affected components
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin<=0.2.2
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.1
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.1.1
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.1.3
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.1.4
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.1.6
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.2.0
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.2.1
WordPress WordPress
All of the following
Any of the following
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin<=0.2.2
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.1
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.1.1
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.1.3
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.1.4
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.1.6
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.2.0
WordPress Page Flip Image Gallery plugin=0.2.1
WordPress WordPress

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Enable magic_quotes_gpc by setting magic_quotes_gpc = On in your php.ini to mitigate the directory traversal via the book_id parameter in the Page Flip Image Gallery plugin 0.2.2 and earlier.

    PHP magic_quotes_gpc = On

Event History

Dec 30, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
05:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5752?

CVE-2008-5752 has a moderate severity as it allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5752?

To fix CVE-2008-5752, upgrade the Page Flip Image Gallery plugin to version 0.2.3 or later.

3

Which versions of the Page Flip Image Gallery plugin are affected by CVE-2008-5752?

Versions 0.2.2 and earlier of the Page Flip Image Gallery plugin are affected by CVE-2008-5752.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5752?

CVE-2008-5752 is a directory traversal vulnerability.

5

What parameters are exploited in CVE-2008-5752?

CVE-2008-5752 is exploited via the book_id parameter.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203