CVE-2008-3179 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 15 Jul 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the page parameter of website.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-2008-3179?

CVE-2008-3179 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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 website.php in Web 2 Business (W2B) phpDatingClub (aka Dating Club) 3.7 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the page parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3179?

It affects 1 product.

Products include W2b Phpdatingclub.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3179 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-2008-3179 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3179 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g883-f564-phwg.