CVE-2008-2017 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in the install directory, leading to code execution and data disclosure.
- 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-2008-2017?
CVE-2008-2017 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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 Chilek Content Management System (aka ChiCoMaS) 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the operation parameter to the default URI under install/.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2017?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Chilkat Software Chicomas.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2017?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2017 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-2008-2017 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2017 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pf38-g3jc-c9vf.