CVE-2008-3486 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 6 Aug 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in the _data cookie when charset is utf-8.

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-2008-3486?

CVE-2008-3486 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Aug 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the user_get_profile function in include/functions.inc.php in Coppermine Photo Gallery (CPG) 1.4.18 and earlier, when the charset is utf-8, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang part of serialized data in an _data cookie.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3486?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Coppermine-Gallery Coppermine Photo Gallery.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3486?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3486 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-2008-3486 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3486 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-788g-cgcf-p4x6.