CVE-2008-1512 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers with admin access can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in the phpEx parameter of the eXtreme Styles module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1512?
CVE-2008-1512 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Mar 2008. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/admin_xs.php in eXtreme Styles module (XS-Mod) 2.3.1 and 2.4.0 for phpBB allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the phpEx parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1512?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpbb Module Xs.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1512?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1512 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-2008-1512 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1512 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v8wr-f7p7-rffg.