CVE-2008-4351 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary files via directory traversal in phpSmartCom, leading to code execution and data exposure.

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-2008-4351?

CVE-2008-4351 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 index.php in phpSmartCom 0.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the p parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4351?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpsmartcom Phpsmartcom.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4351?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4351 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-2008-4351 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4351 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x9qx-4mjc-xrvj.

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