CVE-2008-3165 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in FuzzyLime CMS when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2008-3165?
CVE-2008-3165 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 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 rss.php in fuzzylime (cms) 3.01a and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the p parameter, as demonstrated using content.php, a different vector than CVE-2007-4805.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3165?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fuzzylime Fuzzylime Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3165?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3165 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-2008-3165 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3165 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2gmw-j4qh-8xwv.