CVE-2008-3415 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in CMScout when .htaccess is unsupported.
- 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-2008-3415?
CVE-2008-3415 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 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 common.php in CMScout 2.05, when .htaccess is not supported, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the bit parameter, as demonstrated by an upload to avatar/ of a .jpg file containing PHP sequences.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3415?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cmscout Cmscout.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3415?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3415 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-2008-3415 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3415 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x863-92xc-p6xw.