How severe is CVE-2008-0782?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2008-0782 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2008-0782?

CVE-2008-0782 affects the following packages: moin (PyPI). Ecosystems affected: PyPI.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0782?

The records we use list no patched version of moin for CVE-2008-0782. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect CVE-2008-0782 in my PyPI dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for moin, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2008-0782 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Resolve every user-supplied path to its canonical form and reject anything that escapes the intended directory, and run the component under an account that has no read or write access outside the directory it legitimately serves.

Is CVE-2008-0782 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2008-0782, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2008-0782?

CVE-2008-0782 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 14.9%, placing it in the 97th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score warrants monitoring and prompt remediation.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0782?

CVE-2008-0782 is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2008-0782 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2008-0782 was published on May 1, 2022 and was last updated on July 6, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

🐍 PyPI

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2008-0782 — moin

CVE-2008-0782 is a Path Traversal vulnerability in moin. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

MoinMoin Directory traversal vulnerability

Also known asPYSEC-2026-668

Published

May 1, 2022

Updated

Jul 6, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

1 known

Exploitation data as of Nov 4, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

14.9%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Moderate Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs97th percentile — riskier than 97% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐍moin

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects PyPI packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in MoinMoin 1.5.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the MOIN_ID user ID in a cookie for a userform action. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged for PHP code execution via the quicklinks parameter. The issue has been fixed on e69a16b6e630.

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐍PyPI	`moin`	all versions	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 26 configurations

Application

moinmoinmoinmoin

26 versions

0.10.20.30.70.80.90.100.111.01.11.21.2.1

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-4957webappsphp✓ Verified

MoinMoin 1.5.x - 'MOIND_ID' Cookie Login Bypass

by nonroot · Jan 21, 2008

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for moin, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of moin for CVE-2008-0782. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
Resolve every user-supplied path to its canonical form and reject anything that escapes the intended directory, and run the component under an account that has no read or write access outside the directory it legitimately serves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Directory traversal vulnerability in MoinMoin 1.5.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a `..` (dot dot) in the MOIN_ID user ID in a cookie for a userform action. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged for PHP code execution via the quicklinks parameter. The issue has been fixed on [e69a16b6e630](http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.5/rev/e69a16b6e630).

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