CVE-2008-1565 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in the PJIRC module for phpBB, leading to code execution.
- 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-2008-1565?
CVE-2008-1565 is a high-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 forum/irc/irc.php in the PJIRC 0.5 module for phpBB allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the phpEx parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1565?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Hotscripts Pjirc, Phpbb Pjirc Module.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1565?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1565 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-2008-1565 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1565 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5xpx-999q-pjr3.