CVE-2008-5771 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the language parameter of test.php.
- 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-2008-5771?
CVE-2008-5771 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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 test.php in PHP Weather 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the language parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5771?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpweather Phpweather.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5771?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5771 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-2008-5771 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5771 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4jfj-f72q-22fg.