CVE-2008-0488 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in tseekdir.cgi, impacting VB Marketing web applications.
- 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-2008-0488?
CVE-2008-0488 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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 tseekdir.cgi in VB Marketing allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the location parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0488?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vb Marketing Vb Marketing.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0488?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0488 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-2008-0488 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0488 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pcwr-hp9j-hrg6.