CVE-2008-5418 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the PunPortal module for PunBB.
- 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-2008-5418?
CVE-2008-5418 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 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 login.php in the PunPortal module before 2.0 for PunBB allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the pun_user[language] parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5418?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Justin Roy Punportal Module.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5418?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5418 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-2008-5418 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5418 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p52p-wfr2-jgjh.