CVE-2008-1409 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the Default theme of Exero CMS.
- 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-2008-1409?
CVE-2008-1409 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 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 the Default theme in Exero CMS 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the theme parameter to (1) index.php, (2) editpassword.php, and (3) avatar.php in usercp/; (4) custompage.php; (5) errors/404.php; (6) memberslist.php and (7) profile.php in members/; (8) index.php and (9) fullview.php in news/; and (10) nopermission.php.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1409?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exero Exero Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1409?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1409 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-2008-1409 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1409 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xjxf-wm6j-wp7r.