CVE-2008-1537: Directory traversal vulnerability in pb_inc/admincenter/index.php in PowerScripts PowerBook 1.21 allows rem...

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CVE-2008-1537 affects PowerScripts PowerBook 1.21. A remote attacker could abuse a page parameter in the admin center to make the application include local files, which the CVE says may be executed. In some environments, remote file inclusion may also be possible. No confirmed active exploitation is cited. Exposure appears limited to deployments of PowerScripts PowerBook 1.21, especially if pb_inc/admincenter/index.php is reachable from untrusted networks. The source bundle lists affected vendor/product fields as unavailable, so asset validation must rely on application name, version, paths, and code presence. Prioritize investigation if this legacy application is internet-facing or still business-critical. The issue can cross from file disclosure into code execution depending on configuration. If the product is obsolete or unsupported, replacement or isolation is the practical risk decision. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any PowerBook 1.21 deployments if no vendor-supported fix exists.; Check vendor or archived vendor guidance before applying code-level remediation.; Restrict external access to pb_inc/admincenter/ immediately where the application remains in use..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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