CVE-2008-4361 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.8 Published 30 Sep 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can list and read arbitrary files via directory traversal in PowerPortal, exposing sensitive data.

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-2008-4361?

CVE-2008-4361 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 PowerPortal 2.0.13 allows remote attackers to list and possibly read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter to the default URI.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4361?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Powerportal Powerportal.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4361?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4361 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-2008-4361 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4361 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w2h4-3gpq-v9fj.