CVE-2008-4528 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the id parameter of notes.php in pPIM.
- 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-2008-4528?
CVE-2008-4528 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Oct 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in notes.php in Phlatline's Personal Information Manager (pPIM) 1.01 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the id parameter in an edit action.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4528?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phlatline Personal Information Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4528?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4528 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-2008-4528 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4528 exists.
Public exploit code: 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9hpm-43cm-xvr6.