CVE-2008-4040 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from Kyocera FS-118MFP devices via directory traversal in the Command Center URI.
- 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-2008-4040?
CVE-2008-4040 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Sep 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 Kyocera Command Center in Kyocera FS-118MFP allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4040?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kyocera Mita Fs 118mfp.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4040?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4040 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-2008-4040 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4040 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p6g7-6ffc-9qc3.