CVE-2008-1534 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in PowerPHPBoard, leading to code execution and data disclosure.
- 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-2008-1534?
CVE-2008-1534 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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 PowerPHPBoard 1.00b allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) settings[footer] parameter to footer.inc.php and the (2) settings[header] parameter to header.inc.php.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1534?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Powerscripts Powerphpboard.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1534?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1534 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-2008-1534 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1534 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-chpr-g3x2-5jgv.