CVE-2008-4499 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in PHP Web Explorer, leading to code execution and data disclosure.
- 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-2008-4499?
CVE-2008-4499 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
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHP Web Explorer 0.99b and earlier allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) refer parameter to main.php and the (2) file parameter to edit.php.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4499?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Web Explorer Php Web Explorer Lite.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4499?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4499 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-2008-4499 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4499 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j8v8-x7m6-wm64.