CVE-2008-1856 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 5.1 Published 16 Apr 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in LinPHA by modifying configuration settings without authentication.

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-2008-1856?

CVE-2008-1856 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Apr 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

plugins/maps/db_handler.php in LinPHA 1.3.3 and earlier does not require authentication for a settings action that modifies the configuration file, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and execute arbitrary local files by placing directory traversal sequences into the maps_type configuration setting, and then sending a request to maps_view.php, which causes plugins/maps/map.main.class.php to use the modified configuration.

Weakness: CWE-22, CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1856?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linpha Linpha.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1856?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1856 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-2008-1856 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1856 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rrcf-jjfc-28h5.