CVE-2008-5593 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in Mini CMS index.php parameters.
- 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-2008-5593?
CVE-2008-5593 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Dec 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 index.php in Mini CMS 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) page and (2) admin parameters.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5593?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bpowerhouse Mini Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5593?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5593 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-2008-5593 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5593 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-75j6-jvxw-6f7f.