CVE-2008-0357 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the language parameter of Mini File Host.

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-2008-0357?

CVE-2008-0357 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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 pages/upload.php in Galaxyscripts Mini File Host 1.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the language parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0357?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Galaxyscripts Mini File Host.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0357?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0357 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-2008-0357 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0357 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pxgm-25m3-63r3.

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