CVE-2008-4489 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 Atarone CMS, potentially leading to code execution or data disclosure.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-4489?

CVE-2008-4489 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Oct 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in ap-save.php in Atarone CMS 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the theme_chosen parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4489?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Atarone Atarone.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4489?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4489 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-2008-4489 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4489 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jxjh-p9ch-7f9j.