CVE-2008-5171 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in phpBLASTER CMS when register_globals is enabled.
- 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-2008-5171?
CVE-2008-5171 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in admin/minibb/index.php in phpBLASTER CMS 1.0 RC1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) DB, (2) lang, and (3) skin parameters.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5171?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpblaster Phpblaster Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5171?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5171 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-2008-5171 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5171 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2cpx-h9r5-454w.