CVE-2008-4455 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read and execute arbitrary files via directory traversal in the language cookie when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2008-4455?
CVE-2008-4455 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 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 EKINdesigns MySQL Quick Admin 1.5.5 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the language cookie.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4455?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mysql Quick Admin Mysql Quick Admin.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4455?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4455 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-2008-4455 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4455 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rpvx-rwx9-vrrj.