CVE-2008-5856 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via directory traversal in the ftype parameter of the export script.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-5856?
CVE-2008-5856 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jan 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in scripts/export.php in ClaSS before 0.8.61 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the ftype parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5856?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Class Class.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5856?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5856 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-2008-5856 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5856 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3f49-xrvw-r3qr.