CVE-2008-2081 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in the module parameter, leading to code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-2081?
CVE-2008-2081 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 2008. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Siteman 2.0.x2 allows remote authenticated administrators to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2081?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siteman Siteman.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2081?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2081 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-2008-2081 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2081 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7p3m-8mrv-pvrf.