CVE-2008-4346 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the language parameter, leading to code execution or data disclosure.
- 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-2008-4346?
CVE-2008-4346 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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 TalkBack 2.3.6 and 2.3.6.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter to comments.php, a different vector than CVE-2008-3371.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4346?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Talkback Talkback.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4346?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4346 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-2008-4346 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4346 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-244h-xwm8-582w.