CVE-2008-1798 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in the calendar parameter of Dragoon.

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-2008-1798?

CVE-2008-1798 is a high-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

Directory traversal vulnerability in forum/kietu/libs/calendrier.php in Dragoon 0.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the cal[lng] parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1798?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dragoon Dragoon.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1798?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1798 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-2008-1798 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1798 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8j9m-7jr9-v6q2.

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