CVE-2008-5291 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the p parameter of track.php, leading to code execution or data disclosure.
- 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-2008-5291?
CVE-2008-5291 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in code/track.php in FuzzyLime 3.03 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the p parameter, a different vector than CVE-2007-4805 and CVE-2008-3165.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5291?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fuzzylime Fuzzylime Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5291?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5291 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-2008-5291 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5291 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cf8w-7cf7-c7vg.