CVE-2008-2993 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in FOG Forum parameters, 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-2008-2993?
CVE-2008-2993 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jul 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 index.php in FOG Forum 0.8.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) fog_lang and (2) fog_skin parameters, probably related to libs/required/share.inc; and possibly the (3) fog_pseudo, (4) fog_posted, (5) fog_password, and (6) fog_cook parameters.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2993?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fog Fog Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2993?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2993 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-2008-2993 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2993 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xffw-v379-pm86.