CVE-2008-2403 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 4 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read or delete arbitrary files via directory traversal in Sun Java ASP Server MapPath method.

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-2008-2403?

CVE-2008-2403 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in unspecified ASP applications in Sun Java Active Server Pages (ASP) Server before 4.0.3 allow remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the Path parameter to the MapPath method.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2403?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Java Asp Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2403?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2403 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-2008-2403 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2403 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p683-ffvw-hc4p.