CVE-2008-4526 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the skin parameter of multiple CCMS scripts.
- 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-2008-4526?
CVE-2008-4526 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 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 CCMS 3.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the skin parameter to (1) index.php, (2) forums.php, (3) admin.php, (4) header.php, (5) pages/story.php and (6) pages/poll.php.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4526?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Customcms Ccms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4526?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4526 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-2008-4526 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4526 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-44rr-gfh8-vw22.