CVE-2008-2699 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 13 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in Galatolo WebManager, leading to code execution and data disclosure.

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-2008-2699?

CVE-2008-2699 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 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 Galatolo WebManager (GWM) 1.0 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in (1) the plugin parameter to admin/plugins.php or (2) the com parameter to index.php.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2699?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gwm Galatolo Webmanager.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2699?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2699 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-2008-2699 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2699 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qgr7-56g7-hq4g.