CVE-2008-1231 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 10 Mar 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in JSPWiki to include and execute arbitrary local JSP files, leading to code execution and information disclosure.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-1231?

CVE-2008-1231 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Edit.jsp in JSPWiki 2.4.104 and 2.5.139 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local .jsp files, and obtain sensitive information, via a .. (dot dot) in the editor parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1231?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jspwiki Jspwiki.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1231?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1231 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-2008-1231 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1231 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g52g-447v-663c.