CVE-2008-1642 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the action parameter of Sava's GuestBook.
- 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-2008-1642?
CVE-2008-1642 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 index.php in Sava's GuestBook 2.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the action parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1642?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Savas Place Savas Guestbook.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1642?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1642 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-2008-1642 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1642 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xj8q-rww9-p266.