CVE-2008-1537 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files or include remote files via directory traversal in the page parameter of PowerScripts PowerBook.
- 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-2008-1537?
CVE-2008-1537 is a medium-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
Directory traversal vulnerability in pb_inc/admincenter/index.php in PowerScripts PowerBook 1.21 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the page parameter. NOTE: in some environments, this can be leveraged for remote file inclusion by using a UNC share pathname or an ftp, ftps, or ssh2.sftp URL.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1537?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Powerscripts Powerbook.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1537?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1537 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-2008-1537 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1537 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pvw5-f3qv-rx86.