CVE-2008-0545 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in Bubbling Library, leading to code execution and data disclosure.

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-2008-0545?

CVE-2008-0545 is a high-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

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Bubbling Library 1.32 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) uri parameter to (a) yui-menu.tpl.php, (b) simple.tpl.php, and (c) advanced.tpl.php in dispatcher/framework/; and the (2) page parameter to (d) yui-menu.php, (e) simple.php, and (f) advanced.php in dispatcher/framework/, different vectors than CVE-2008-0521.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0545?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bubbling Library Bubbling Library.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0545?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0545 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-2008-0545 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0545 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5ccq-m78m-43f5.

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