CVE-2008-0094 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published 8 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or read local files via directory traversal in MODx CMS.

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-2008-0094?

CVE-2008-0094 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MODx Content Management System 0.9.6.1 allow remote attackers to (1) include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the as_language parameter to assets/snippets/AjaxSearch/AjaxSearch.php, reached through index-ajax.php; and (2) read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to assets/js/htcmime.php.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0094?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Modxcms Modxcms.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0094?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0094 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-2008-0094 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0094 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3mrr-j3vc-rx62.