CVE-2008-0798 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in artmedic webdesign weblog when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2008-0798?
CVE-2008-0798 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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 artmedic webdesign weblog 1.0, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) ta parameter to artmedic_index.php, reached through index.php; and the (2) date parameter to artmedic_print.php.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0798?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Artmedic Webdesign Artmedic Weblog.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0798?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0798 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-2008-0798 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0798 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gmj2-prqf-4r46.