CVE-2008-0091 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read and delete arbitrary files via directory traversal in WEBFTP 1's download script.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-0091?

CVE-2008-0091 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in download2.php in AGENCY4NET WEBFTP 1 allows remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0091?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Agency4net Webftp.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0091?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0091 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-2008-0091 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0091 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hr3x-c6gr-97w4.

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