CVE-2008-0489 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 30 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the lang parameter of install.php.

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-2008-0489?

CVE-2008-0489 is a medium-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 install.php in Clansphere 2007.4.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0489?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Clansphere Clansphere.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0489?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0489 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-2008-0489 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0489 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mrcv-rq92-q2cm.