CVE-2008-0479 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can list arbitrary directories and files in Web Wiz NewsPad via directory traversal in the sub parameter.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0479?
CVE-2008-0479 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in RTE_file_browser.asp in Web Wiz NewsPad 1.02 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .txt and .zip files, via a .....\\\ in the sub parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0479?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Web Wiz Newspad.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0479?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0479 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-2008-0479 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0479 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fp7p-c7mx-vx9v.