CVE-2008-5186 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers might exploit file inclusion in GeSHi library via crafted inputs, though the vendor disputes this vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-5186?
CVE-2008-5186 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The set_language_path function in geshi.php in Generic Syntax Highlighter (GeSHi) before 1.0.8.1 might allow remote attackers to conduct file inclusion attacks via crafted inputs that influence the default language path ($path variable). NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a vendor, stating that only a static value is used, so this is not a vulnerability in GeSHi. Separate CVE identifiers would be created for web applications that integrate GeSHi in a way that allows control of the default language path
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5186?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Geshi Geshi.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5186?
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-2008-5186 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5186 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5186, GHSA-rhpx-cf93-fp5q.