CVE-2008-2227 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System plugin.
- 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-2008-2227?
CVE-2008-2227 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
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP-Fusion Forum Rank System 6 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the settings[locale] parameter to (1) forum.php and (2) profile.php in infusions/rank_system/. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2227?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php-Fusion Forum Rank System.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2227?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2227 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-2008-2227 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2227 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g4f9-7r7c-j5cj.