CVE-2008-4486 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 8 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the mod parameter of SACphp's index.php.

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-2008-4486?

CVE-2008-4486 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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 SAC.php (SACphp), as used in Yerba 6.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4486?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yerba Yerba.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4486?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4486 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-2008-4486 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4486 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pp3w-xfj6-26gf.