CVE-2008-3568 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in UNAK-CMS connector.php, risking code execution and data exposure.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-3568?

CVE-2008-3568 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Aug 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in fckeditor/editor/filemanager/browser/default/connectors/php/connector.php in UNAK-CMS 1.5.5 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a full pathname in the Dirroot parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4890.1.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3568?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Unak Unak-Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3568?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3568 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-2008-3568 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3568 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x5xf-58qf-fq5q.

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