CVE-2008-4662 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 21 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in LokiCMS when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.

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-2008-4662?

CVE-2008-4662 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 admin.php in LokiCMS 0.3.4, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4662?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lokicms Lokicms.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4662?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4662 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-2008-4662 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4662 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g9wg-pff2-mcx7.