CVE-2008-2966 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the user parameter of viewprofile.php.
- 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-2008-2966?
CVE-2008-2966 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jul 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in viewprofile.php in JaxUltraBB 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the user parameter. party information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2966?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jaxultrabb Jaxultrabb.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2966?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2966 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-2008-2966 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2966 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-928q-2w4h-73pr.