CVE-2008-0521 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the uri parameter of dispatcher.php in Bubbling Library.
- 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-2008-0521?
CVE-2008-0521 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Bubbling Library 1.32 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the uri parameter to dispatcher.php in (1) examples/dispatcher/framework/, (2) examples/dispatcher/, (3) examples/wizard/, and (4) PHP/, different vectors than CVE-2008-0545.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0521?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bubbling Library Bubbling Library.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0521?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0521 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-2008-0521 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0521 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h446-8cjw-27pj.