CVE-2008-4759 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the download script, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2008-4759?
CVE-2008-4759 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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 download.php in BuzzyWall 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4759?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Buzzscripts Buzzywall.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4759?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4759 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-2008-4759 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4759 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6c45-7v56-5rvc.