CVE-2008-1635 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the tmp_theme parameter of Keep It Simple Guest Book.
- 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-2008-1635?
CVE-2008-1635 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in view_private.php in Keep It Simple Guest Book (KISGB) 5.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the tmp_theme parameter. NOTE: 5.1.1 is also reportedly affected.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1635?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Raven Php Scripts Keep It Simple Guest Book.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1635?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1635 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-2008-1635 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1635 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8g88-pgxv-wmhv.