CVE-2008-5787 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via directory traversal in the file parameter of mod.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-2008-5787?
CVE-2008-5787 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 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 mod.php in Arab Portal 2.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter, in conjunction with a show action.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5787?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Arabportal Arab Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5787?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5787 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-2008-5787 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5787 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qqmm-47mh-w3h6.