CVE-2008-0819 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the page parameter of PlutoStatus Locator.
- 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-2008-0819?
CVE-2008-0819 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 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 index.php in PlutoStatus Locator 1.0 pre alpha allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the page parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0819?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Plutostatus Plutostatus Locator.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0819?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0819 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-2008-0819 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0819 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6q68-r24r-pqgj.