CVE-2008-4769 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 28 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via directory traversal in WordPress category templates, requiring immediate upgrades.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-4769?

CVE-2008-4769 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Wordpress Wordpress, 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 the get_category_template function in wp-includes/theme.php in WordPress 2.3.3 and earlier, and 2.5, allows remote attackers to include and possibly execute arbitrary PHP files via the cat parameter in index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4769?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wordpress Wordpress.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4769?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2008-4769 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4769 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-4769, GHSA-phhp-w7c7-3wcv.