CVE-2008-2217 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the cm_imgpath parameter of Phprojekt CMS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-2217?

CVE-2008-2217 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 May 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in cm/graphie.php in Content Management System 0.6.1 for Phprojekt allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the cm_imgpath parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2217?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mario Valdez Content Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2217?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2217 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-2008-2217 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2217 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-32xm-mv3c-fjjv.

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