CVE-2008-5728 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 5.1 Published 26 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in NetCat when specific PHP settings are enabled.

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-2008-5728?

CVE-2008-5728 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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 AIST NetCat 3.12 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled and register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) the system parameter in modules/netshop/post.php; and the INCLUDE_FOLDER parameter in (2) auth.inc.php, (3) banner.inc.php, (4) blog.inc.php, and (5) forum.inc.php in modules/.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5728?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netcat Netcat.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5728?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5728 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-2008-5728 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5728 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9fpx-5cq9-9m34.