CVE-2008-2483 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 28 May 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in Xomol CMS, leading to code execution and data exposure.

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-2008-2483?

CVE-2008-2483 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 May 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Xomol CMS 1.20071213 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the op parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2483?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xomol Xomol Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2483?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2483 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-2008-2483 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2483 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3m84-9frj-pv4f.