CVE-2008-1782 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read sensitive files via the file parameter in ChartDirector's viewsource.php, exposing confidential data.
- 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-2008-1782?
CVE-2008-1782 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Apr 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
phpdemo/viewsource.php in Advanced Software Engineering ChartDirector 4.1 allows remote attackers to read sensitive files via the file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1782?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Advanced Software Engineering Chartdirector.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1782?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1782 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-2008-1782 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1782 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-28vp-8q88-wrvc.