CVE-2008-0480 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can list arbitrary directories and files via path traversal in Web Wiz Forums, exposing sensitive file structures.
- 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-2008-0480?
CVE-2008-0480 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Web Wiz Forums 9.07 and earlier allow remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .txt and .zip files, via a .....\\\ in the sub parameter to (1) RTE_file_browser.asp or (2) file_browser.asp.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0480?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Web Wiz Web Wiz Forums.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0480?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0480 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-2008-0480 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0480 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfr7-vjm7-2h33.