CVE-2008-3194 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in Pluck CMS, 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-2008-3194?
CVE-2008-3194 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 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 data/inc/themes/predefined_variables.php in pluck 4.5.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) langpref, (2) file, (3) blogpost, or (4) cat parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3194?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pluck Pluck.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3194?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3194 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-2008-3194 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3194 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qpjg-r2f6-r5rc.