CVE-2008-5604 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in the action parameter when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2008-5604?
CVE-2008-5604 is a medium-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
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in My Simple Forum 3.0 and 4.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the action parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5604?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Drennansoft My Simple Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5604?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5604 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-2008-5604 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5604 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pcpg-w523-3fgg.