CVE-2008-5752: Directory traversal vulnerability in getConfig.php in the Page Flip Image Gallery plugin 0.2.2 and earlier...

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This vulnerability affects the Page Flip Image Gallery WordPress plugin 0.2.2 and earlier. Under a specific PHP setting, a remote attacker could make the plugin read files outside its intended directory. That can expose sensitive server files. The sources do not provide a vendor patch or confirm active exploitation. Likely exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Page Flip Image Gallery plugin 0.2.2 or earlier, especially older PHP deployments where magic_quotes_gpc is disabled and the plugin endpoint is reachable from the internet. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing WordPress sites because arbitrary file read can expose secrets and accelerate deeper compromise. Urgency is lower where the plugin is absent, removed, or not reachable. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for Page Flip Image Gallery plugin usage.; Disable or remove affected plugin versions until vendor guidance confirms a fix.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for any fixed release or replacement..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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