CVE-2008-3333 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 27 Jul 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary files via directory traversal in the language parameter, requiring user interaction on the preferences page.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-3333?

CVE-2008-3333 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jul 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in core/lang_api.php in Mantis before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via the language parameter to the user preferences page (account_prefs_update.php).

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3333?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mantis Mantis.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3333?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3333 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-2008-3333 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3333 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-43mj-hmh5-f55h.