CVE-2005-4083 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the eXtreme Styles phpBB module, requiring low privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-4083?
CVE-2005-4083 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in xs_edit.php in the eXtreme Styles phpBB module 2.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the edit parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4083?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpbb Styles Extreme Styles Phpbb Module.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4083?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4083 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2005-4083 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4083 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gjj2-426f-v32h.