CVE-2008-1555 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 31 Mar 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in BolinOS, 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-2008-1555?

CVE-2008-1555 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 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 system/_b/contentFiles/gbincluder.php in BolinOS 4.6.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the _bFileToInclude parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1555?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bolinos Bolinos.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1555?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1555 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-2008-1555 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1555 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pcvm-fprq-5ph9.