CVE-2008-0542 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the file parameter of thumbnail.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-2008-0542?
CVE-2008-0542 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Feb 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in thumbnail.php in Gerd Tentler Simple Forum 3.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0542?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gerd Tentler Simple Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0542?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0542 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-2008-0542 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0542 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x829-4ghm-j8mj.