CVE-2008-5881 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in playSMS, leading to code execution and data disclosure.
- 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-2008-5881?
CVE-2008-5881 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in playSMS 0.9.3 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) gateway_module parameter to plugin/gateway/gnokii/init.php and the (2) themes_module parameter to plugin/themes/default/init.php.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5881?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Playsms Playsms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5881?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5881 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-2008-5881 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5881 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m9vj-ghg6-qxqh.