CVE-2008-4718 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in X7 Chat, 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-2008-4718?
CVE-2008-4718 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 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 help/mini.php in X7 Chat 2.0.1 A1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the help_file parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-2156.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4718?
It affects 1 product.
Products include X7 Group X7 Chat.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4718?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4718 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-2008-4718 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4718 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gggq-fc7q-9xp9.