CVE-2008-3555 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the TID parameter, leading to code execution.
- 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-2008-3555?
CVE-2008-3555 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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 index.php in (1) WSN Forum 4.1.43 and earlier, (2) Gallery 4.1.30 and earlier, (3) Knowledge Base (WSNKB) 4.1.36 and earlier, (4) Links 4.1.44 and earlier, and possibly (5) Classifieds before 4.1.30 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the TID parameter, as demonstrated by uploading a .jpg file containing PHP sequences.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3555?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Wsn Forum, Wsn Gallery, Wsn Knowledge Base, Wsn Links.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3555?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3555 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-2008-3555 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3555 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rr2q-wg42-c2xp.