CVE-2008-5209 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the download module, 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-2008-5209?
CVE-2008-5209 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in modules/download/get_file.php in Admidio 1.4.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5209?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Admidio Admidio.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5209?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5209 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-2008-5209 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5209 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-58gx-pmmm-w878.