CVE-2008-5860 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read or create arbitrary files in Constructr CMS via directory traversal if register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2008-5860?
CVE-2008-5860 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 backend/template.php in Constructr CMS 3.02.5 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to create or read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the edit_file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5860?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Constructr Constructr-Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5860?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5860 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-2008-5860 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5860 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7rg8-6m5r-jc3p.