CVE-2008-4155 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files or list directories in EasySite via directory traversal in multiple parameters.

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-2008-4155?

CVE-2008-4155 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Sep 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in EasySite 2.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files or list directories via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) module or (2) action parameter in (a) www/index.php; the (3) module, (4) ss_module, or (5) ss_action parameter in (b) modules/Module/index.php or (c) modules/Themes/index.php; or the (6) module parameter in (d) inc/vmenu.php.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4155?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Easybrik Easysite.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4155?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4155 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-2008-4155 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4155 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g497-qrwv-f7wh.

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