CVE-2008-0612 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in the install script, risking code execution and data exposure.
- 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-2008-0612?
CVE-2008-0612 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 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 htdocs/install/index.php in XOOPS 2.0.18 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-2008-0612?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xoops Xoops.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0612?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0612 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-2008-0612 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0612 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6m6r-34m3-5m2p.